G7 Climate Commitments: A Critical Review

This chapter examines the outcomes of the G7 summit regarding climate change, critiquing the insufficiency of the pledges made, particularly in the context of the upcoming COP26 meeting. It highlights the ongoing challenge of climate financing, referencing the unfulfilled $100 billion annual commitment to developing countries and the vague commitments surrounding coal financing. The discussion underscores the historical responsibilities of G7 nations and the political complexities that hinder effective global collaboration on climate action.