Economist Podcasts Promises, promises: the G7’s fuzzy climate pledges
Jun 14, 2021
Katrine Braik, The Economist's environment editor, shares her expertise on the recent G7 climate commitments, revealing their ambiguity and critiques from campaigners. Tom Nottle, the Berlin bureau chief, discusses Germany's colonial past and the contentious reparations deal with Namibia. The conversation also highlights the challenges faced by Iranian musicians, navigating a restricted landscape while innovating through alternative music platforms. This blend of topics underscores the intersection of history, climate action, and cultural evolution in today's global landscape.
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G7 Summit Outcomes
- The G7 pledged vaccine doses and addressed climate change, including emissions targets and climate finance.
- Campaigners were disappointed, calling the summit a failure due to vague commitments.
Vague Climate Commitments
- The G7's climate commitments lacked detail, despite lofty words.
- Reaffirming existing net-zero goals and emissions reduction targets offered little new progress.
Unfulfilled Climate Finance
- The G7's $100 billion annual climate finance pledge, originally promised in 2009, has not materialized.
- The new target date of 2025 for delivering the funds has caused disappointment.