G20 Leaders Tackle Climate And Energy Inequities

JOHANNESBURG – A sharp warning on climate vulnerability at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, with Jamaica held up as one of the most striking examples.

Canada’s Mark Carney told leaders that Hurricane Melissa wiped out 40% of Jamaica’s gdp, erasing years of hard-fought progress on reducing national debt.

The summit’s broader message: the global climate fight must prioritize developing nations that face the harshest impacts.

EU leaders highlighted energy inequality, noting Africa received just 2% of last year’s $2 trillion in clean energy investment, even with its huge solar potential.

Host Cyril Ramaphosa called for urgent, fair strategies to protect economies most at risk.