G20 leaders meet in Brazil to discuss global conflicts and climate action

hindustantimes.com November 19, 2024, 06:01 AM UTC

G20 leaders met in Rio de Janeiro to discuss global issues, including the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon. They expressed support for peace but did not directly address Russian aggression. A report highlighted divisions among nations. On climate change, leaders agreed on the need for increased financial support for developing countries but did not specify sources for the required funding. They did not reaffirm previous commitments to transition away from fossil fuels. The summit also focused on taxing wealthy individuals and formed a coalition against hunger, with 82 nations joining. The coalition aims to fund initiatives to reduce hunger, targeting half a billion people by 2030.


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