'From billions to trillions: G20 signals support for ambitious COP29 climate finance deal

James Murray
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'From billions to trillions: G20 signals support for ambitious COP29 climate finance deal

Wide-ranging G20 communique signals support for 'successful negotiations in Baku' and reiterates commitment to delivering bolder decarbonisation efforts

G20 leaders gathered at their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro sent a signal to their Ministers at the COP29 Climate Summit in Baku overnight, publicly declaring their commitment to the agreement of a "successful"...

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