Biden urges global leaders to boost climate support as Trump prepares to take office
President Joe Biden urged world leaders at the G20 summit to increase financial support for developing countries to combat climate change. He announced a $325 million contribution to the World Bank to help these nations transition away from fossil fuels. Biden's climate initiatives face uncertainty as President-elect Donald Trump, who has previously dismissed climate efforts, prepares to take office. Trump has indicated plans to withdraw from the Paris climate accord and roll back Biden's climate policies. Despite these challenges, Biden emphasized the importance of global cooperation in addressing climate change. He highlighted the role of forests in this fight and called for G20 members to contribute to a pandemic fund established in 2022.