G-7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy
1 year, 8 months ago

G-7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy

The Hindu  

Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations met on April 15 in northern Japan, seeking to reconcile the world’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels with the urgency of ending carbon emissions to stave off the worst consequences of climate change. “We appreciate Japan’s leadership and its stewardship of G-7 this year.” But differences persist over how, and how quickly, to end carbon emissions, especially at a time when the war in Ukraine has deepened concerns over energy security, complicating that effort. In Sapporo, Japan is seeking an endorsement of its so-called “GX transformation” plan, which its leaders say is designed to foster energy sufficiency and phase out carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. The JCI urged the officials meeting in Sapporo to push for more ambitious targets, noting that Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy already get more of their electricity from renewable sources than Japan’s 2030 target and that despite its own faltering progress toward phasing out fossil fuels, the United States will get most of its electricity from renewable energy by 2035.

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G7 eyes possible end date for coal-fired power plants
7 months, 3 weeks ago

G7 eyes possible end date for coal-fired power plants

The Hindu  

G7 energy ministers on April 29 discussed a possible time frame for phasing out coal-fired power plants, as the UN warned “excuses” for failing to take bold actions on climate change were “not acceptable”. “It is utter nonsense to claim the G7 cannot -- or should not -- lead the way on bolder climate actions,” Stiell, who leads the United …

G-7 nations back strong supply chains for energy and food despite global tensions
1 year, 1 month ago

G-7 nations back strong supply chains for energy and food despite global tensions

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Trade and economy officials from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies strengthened their pledge Sunday to work together to ensure smooth supply chains for essentials like energy and food despite global uncertainties. The G-7 nations reiterated their criticism of what they called in their joint statement “Russia’s brutal, unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.” The …

G7 ‘outreach’ an effort to build consensus on global issues like Ukraine, China, climate change
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 ‘outreach’ an effort to build consensus on global issues like Ukraine, China, climate change

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have joined their counterparts from other countries during their summit in Japan to try to expand the G7’s sway and to include voices from the so-called Global South. By including leaders of big but less wealthy democracies like India and Brazil, Japan and the other G7 countries aim to …

G7 wants ‘constructive’ China ties, calls out rights record
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 wants ‘constructive’ China ties, calls out rights record

Al Jazeera  

G7 says it will not block China’s development but calls out Beijing on rights record, territorial claims. “Our policy approaches are not designed to harm China nor do we seek to thwart China’s economic progress and development,” the G7 leaders said. “A growing China that plays by international rules would be of global interest.” But the G7 — made up …

G7 flags China’s ‘accelerating nuclear arsenal’ growth as Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 flags China’s ‘accelerating nuclear arsenal’ growth as Zelensky arrives in Hiroshima

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Group of Seven nations …

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy

Firstpost  

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations will outline steps on Saturday aimed at reducing risks from China while preserving economic ties, a day after they agreed to ramp up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said G7 members were looking to “de-risk, not decouple” from China. Leaders of the world’s …

G7: Activists question Japan’s ‘lack of urgency’ on climate action
1 year, 7 months ago

G7: Activists question Japan’s ‘lack of urgency’ on climate action

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Robinson says there is a “need to ensure Japan gives leadership on the climate crisis as a crisis …

G7 Summit: Nuclear-free world, 'clean energy transition’ on the agenda as Australian PM Albanese arrives in Japan
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Summit: Nuclear-free world, 'clean energy transition’ on the agenda as Australian PM Albanese arrives in Japan

Firstpost  

Nuclear disarmament, clean energy transition’, and sustainable global growth are on the agenda as Australian PM Anthony Albanese landed in Japan on Friday to attend the G7 summit. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also hopes to highlight the risks of nuclear proliferation during the meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bombing. “Tokyo believes that this act …

G7 stance on China complicated by huge stakes in economic ties, cooperation on global issues
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 stance on China complicated by huge stakes in economic ties, cooperation on global issues

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are generally united in voicing concern about China. Over the past two years, President Joe Biden’s administration has sought to reframe the relationship with Beijing and build support among like-minded nations for a strong response to what officials in Washington and some other Western democracies say is “economic coercion.” …

G7 stance on China complicated by huge stakes in economic ties, cooperation on global issues
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 stance on China complicated by huge stakes in economic ties, cooperation on global issues

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the past two years, President Joe Biden’s administration has sought to reframe the …

G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s participating, what will be discussed?
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s participating, what will be discussed?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful democracies are gathering for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, the location of the world’s first atomic attack at the end of World War II. From the emergence of crucial developing countries to security worries, including growing aggression from China, North Korea and Russia, here’s a look at the …

G7 summit: Are Biden and Kishida climate walkers or just talkers?
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 summit: Are Biden and Kishida climate walkers or just talkers?

Al Jazeera  

Host Japan and the US are betraying their climate commitments. Amid the global energy crisis, Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine and the closing window of opportunity to act on climate change, the heads of governments of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States will gather at the site where the world’s first atomic bomb was …

G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?
1 year, 7 months ago

G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leaders of seven of the …

G7 Finance Ministers to meet in Japan to tackle global economic challenges
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Finance Ministers to meet in Japan to tackle global economic challenges

The Hindu  

The financial leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet in Japan beginning on May 11 as a standoff over the U.S. debt ceiling. Mr. Biden said he was “absolutely certain” that the country could avert a default, declaring that failure to meet America’s obligations, upon which much of the world’s finances are based, “is not an option.” Mr. …

G7 puts focus on push for global fossil fuel phase-out deal
1 year, 8 months ago

G7 puts focus on push for global fossil fuel phase-out deal

Al Jazeera  

Climate ministers commit to accelerate the hydrocarbon phase-out to achieve net zero in energy systems by 2050, but many questions remain. Meyer said a G7 leaders’ meeting next month could offer an opportunity to back up their call for a fossil fuel phase-out with strong commitments to financially help developing nations to transition. Stepping stones Meetings that could be used …

G7 Ministers commit to move to carbon-free power by 2035
1 year, 8 months ago

G7 Ministers commit to move to carbon-free power by 2035

The Hindu  

Climate and Energy Ministers and envoys from Group of Seven countries on April 16 committed to work towards ensuring carbon-free electricity production by 2035 and “accelerating” the phase-out of coal. “We highlight that we ended new direct government support for unabated international thermal coal power generation by the end of 2021 and public support for the international unabated fossil fuel …

G7 building consensus for faster end to carbon emissions
1 year, 8 months ago

G7 building consensus for faster end to carbon emissions

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations were finalizing a consensus on April 16 on phasing out carbon emissions that contribute to climate change, amid calls from China and other developing countries for more aid in making a transition to renewable energy. The president-designate for the next United Nations climate talks, the COP28, who was also attending the talks …

US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts
1 year, 8 months ago

US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts

Associated Press  

OTARU, Japan — Wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though much faster action is needed to stem global warming, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Friday in an interview with The Associated Press. “That’s what we hope to do is lead by example,” Granholm said after touring the world’s first and only liquefied hydrogen carrier, a …

G7 finance heads vow financial stability, supply chain diversity
1 year, 8 months ago

G7 finance heads vow financial stability, supply chain diversity

Al Jazeera  

Group of Seven finance leaders have pledged to take action to maintain the stability of the global financial system after recent banking turmoil and to give low- and middle-income countries a bigger role in diversifying supply chains to make them more resilient. “We commit to jointly empowering low- and middle-income countries to play bigger roles in supply chains through mutually …

China sets good climate example for all: Envoy
2 years ago

China sets good climate example for all: Envoy

China Daily  

The file photo shows a wind power plant in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province. Pakistan's chief climate negotiator and permanent representative to the United Nations said China has made remarkable progress toward renewable and sustainable energy and has set an example for developing countries in fighting climate change. "Developing countries work in close cooperation with China to acquire some of …

G7 to discuss Ukraine support after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
2 years, 1 month ago

G7 to discuss Ukraine support after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

The Hindu  

Foreign Ministers from the G7 group of rich democracies will discuss how best to coordinate further support for Ukraine when they meet on November 3 in Germany following recent Russian attacks on energy infrastructure that have caused widespread power cuts. "This G7 Ministerial is, for us, coming at an important time," a senior State Department official said, noting that the …

G-7 aims to create club of nations to boost climate action
2 years, 5 months ago

G-7 aims to create club of nations to boost climate action

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Members of the Group of Seven major economies pledged Tuesday to create a new " climate club " for nations that want to take more ambitious action to tackle global warming, putting them on a possible collision course with China. The idea, championed by G-7 summit host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, will see countries that join the club …

Sanctions on Russia, protecting energy, food: The G7 action plans
2 years, 5 months ago

Sanctions on Russia, protecting energy, food: The G7 action plans

Al Jazeera  

The annual summit was dominated by talks on how the G7 can support Ukraine in repelling Russia’s invasion while minimising the international fallout. The G7 also committed “to end new direct public support” for the international fossil fuel energy sector by the end of 2022, “except in limited circumstances clearly defined by each country consistent with a 1.5 degree Celsius …

EXPLAINER: G7 provides forum for like-minded democracies
2 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINER: G7 provides forum for like-minded democracies

Associated Press  

ELMAU, Germany — In 1975, leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies gathered to deal with an energy crisis sparked by a war and rampant inflation. The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia and reviewing sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s ability to wage war. That’s a contrast with the …

G-7 pledges put coal on notice, could boost climate aid
2 years, 6 months ago

G-7 pledges put coal on notice, could boost climate aid

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Officials from the Group of Seven wealthy nations announced Friday that they will aim to largely end greenhouse gas emissions from their power sectors by 2035, making it highly unlikely that those countries will burn coal for electricity beyond that date. Under pressure to step up their financial aid to poor nations, the G-7 ministers in Berlin said …

G7 vows to end greenhouse emissions from 2035, could boost climate aid
2 years, 6 months ago

G7 vows to end greenhouse emissions from 2035, could boost climate aid

The Hindu  

Officials from the Group of Seven wealthy nations announced Friday that they will aim to largely end greenhouse gas emissions from their power sectors by 2035, making it highly unlikely that those countries will burn coal for electricity beyond that date. Financial aid for developing countries In a move aimed at ending the recurring conflict between rich and poor nations …

‘Worse than predicted’: G7 meets to keep climate action on track
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Worse than predicted’: G7 meets to keep climate action on track

Al Jazeera  

Environmental groups warn nations risk undermining their green goals by scrambling to secure new sources of natural gas to make up for shortfalls in supplies from Russia. “Delivering on climate promises really becomes even more vital in this tense geopolitical environment.” The ministers will consider committing to a phase-out of coal power generation by 2030, according to a draft communique, …

G7 Ministers may pledge to phase out coal, decarbonise power
2 years, 7 months ago

G7 Ministers may pledge to phase out coal, decarbonise power

The Hindu  

Climate Ministers from the Group of Seven economic powers will this week consider committing to phase out polluting coal-fuelled energy by 2030 and decarbonise their power sectors by 2035, according to a draft meeting communique seen by Reuters. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a top fossil fuel exporter, has triggered a dash among some countries to buy more non-Russian …

Japan joins G-7 effort to quit Russian oil
2 years, 7 months ago

Japan joins G-7 effort to quit Russian oil

India TV News  

Highlights Japan will slowly phase out Russian oil imports in unity with the G7: PM G7 leaders announced their commitment to ban or phase out Russian oil imports. Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan will slowly phase out Russian oil imports in unity with the Group of Seven's effort against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Leaders from the G-7 countries …

Where the G7 summit failed
3 years, 6 months ago

Where the G7 summit failed

Hindustan Times  

The communique itself runs into 70 paragraphs, covering, as it were, the three Cs: Covid-19, climate and of course, China. The trouble is that even assuming that all G7 countries, India and China can eventually take care of themselves, at least three billion people in the rest of the world remain to be vaccinated. The three actions included one billion …

G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
3 years, 6 months ago

G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations

Associated Press  

CARBIS BAY, England — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and backing a minimum tax on multinational firms. “What we as the …

G7 set to launch green alternative to China’s Belt and Road
3 years, 6 months ago

G7 set to launch green alternative to China’s Belt and Road

Al Jazeera  

The G7 is expected to launch a ‘Clean Green Initiative’ to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative when leaders meet at a summit next week, sources tell Bloomberg News. The Group of Seven nations plans to launch a green alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative when the leaders meet at a summit next week, according to two people familiar …

G-7 nations to accelerate efforts to slow global warming
3 years, 7 months ago

G-7 nations to accelerate efforts to slow global warming

Associated Press  

LONDON — Environment ministers from seven leading industrialized nations agreed Friday to accelerate efforts to slow global warming, including a commitment to end government support for new coal-fired power plants by the end of this year. “We acknowledge with grave concern that the unprecedented and interdependent crises of climate change and biodiversity loss pose an existential threat to nature, people, …

Britain to use G-7 meeting to press for climate finance
3 years, 7 months ago

Britain to use G-7 meeting to press for climate finance

Associated Press  

BERLIN — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday that he will use the Group of Seven meeting in June to “bend the ear” of fellow leaders to provide more financial help for poor countries to cope with climate change. Johnson said he hoped G-7 leaders would commit to “kick-start a green industrial revolution and build economies that can withstand …

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