"NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged leaders of the Group of Seven richest countries to make “substantial” pledges to help developing countries tackle climate change over the next five years.
“For some, this means at least doubling their latest climate commitments,” Guterres told the Petersberg Climate Dialogue.
The G7 members are Britain, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan and their combined gross domestic product is about $40 trillion - a little less than half of the global economy. The G7 leaders are due to meet in June.
“Developed countries must honor their long-standing promise to provide $100 billion dollars annually for climate action in developing countries,” Guterres said. “The upcoming G7 Summit is a pivotal moment.”"
Michelle Nichols reports for Reuters May 6, 2021.
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