Following the 2013 emergencies, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Tony de Brum was encouraged by the Obama administration in the United States to turn the crises into an opportunity to promote action against climate change. De Brum demanded new commitment and international leadership to stave off further climate disasters from battering his country and other similarly vulnerable countries. In September 2013, the Marshall Islands hosted the 44th Pacific Islands Forum summit. De Brum proposed a Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership to galvanize concrete action on climate change. COUNT 5
QSN1 As of 2013, who was the Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs? ANS1 Tony de Brum QSN2 In what month and year did the 44th Pacific Islands Forum summit take place? ANS2 September 2013 QSN3 What document did Foreign Minister de Brum present at the 44th Pacific Islands Forum summit? ANS3 Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership QSN4 What environmental issue did the Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership address? ANS4 climate change QSN5 Who encouraged de Brum to address climate issues? ANS5 the Obama administration