World leaders discuss climate change at G20 Summit while avoiding mention of Trump
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders focused on climate change while avoiding direct mention of US President-elect Donald Trump. They used terms like “next administration” to discuss his anticipated return to power. Leaders expressed concerns about Trump's plans to roll back US climate policies and potentially withdraw from the Paris Agreement. French President Emmanuel Macron and UN chief Antonio Guterres made indirect references to Trump's impact on international relations and climate action. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for stronger climate targets, urging G20 nations to aim for climate neutrality by 2040 or 2045. The summit concluded with a joint statement emphasizing the need for increased climate finance to support developing countries.