Talk of climate action at G20 summit but no ‘phasing out’ of fossil fuels

While the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit acknowledged the importance of tackling climate change and committed to collaborative efforts, some experts argue the summit fell short of delivering a strong stance and concrete plans for phasing out fossil fuels.

Climate action and climate finance were key focal points at this week’s summit in Brazil, where Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged developed nations to accelerate their timelines for achieving net zero emissions, aiming for targets 5-10 years earlier...

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