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Promises, promises: the G7’s fuzzy climate pledges

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G7 Summit: Climate Commitments Under Scrutiny

This chapter examines the outcomes of the recent G7 summit, where leaders made climate commitments that campaigners have deemed insufficient. It discusses the reaffirmation of previous pledges and the criticism surrounding unmet financial commitments for developing nations. The chapter highlights the political dynamics and the ambiguous nature of these agreements, setting the stage for the upcoming COP26 summit.

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