King Charles meets Albanese aboard renewable-energy ship

King Charles met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese aboard a ship powered partly by renewable ammonia during a Commonwealth summit gathering in Antigua, where leaders also discussed climate, trade, democracy and economic development. The meeting took place aboard the Fortescue Green Pioneer, hosted by its owner, mining entrepreneur Andrew Forrest. The 75-metre vessel uses ammonia produced from renewable energy alongside conventional diesel, an approach intended to reduce reliance on oil in shipping. Albanese praised the King’s environmental leadership at the event, which brought together more than a dozen Commonwealth leaders. The gathering also promoted the Commonwealth Nature Initiative, a conservation effort aimed at improving protection for habitats and oceans by 2030. The initiative is backed by private donors, including Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation. It begins with US$200 million and aims to mobilise US$1 billion by 2030, according to the event account. It is designed to coordinate financial pledges from donors, governments and businesses rather than operate as a pooled fund. Albanese did not announce an Australian contribution. The summit, known as the...