G7 Statements Omit References to Climate Change Amidst Increasing Wildfires
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After two days of talks between G7 leaders in Kananaskis, only the Chair's summary makes a passing reference to climate.
"The G7 sidestepped climate change in the leaders’ statements, despite acknowledging increased wildfires," said Patricia Fuller, IISD President and CEO.
"Previous G7 commitments to action on climate change remain on the books and must be delivered. We will look to meetings of the G7 energy and environment minister under the Canadian presidency to continue this work.”
Read our full reaction.
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