G20 offers little new on climate, leaving uphill task for COP26
Rome, ItalyReuters Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies agreed on a final statement on Sunday that urged “meaningful and effective” action to limit global warming, but angering climate activists by offering few concrete commitments. The result of days of tough negotiation among diplomats leaves huge work to be done at the broader United […]
Global COVID-19 fundraising meeting raises $US6.9 billion, leaders want vaccine for all
Brussels, BelgiumReuters A global fundraising meeting on Saturday raised €6.15 billion from the United States, the European Commission and numerous countries to fight COVID-19, with many participants stressing that an eventual vaccine should be available to anyone who needs it. The pledging summit, part of a joint initiative by the EU executive and advocacy group […]
Most people want billionaires to pitch in to aid poverty and inequality
New York City, USThomson Reuters Foundation Eight out of 10 people think billionaires should help end poverty, inequality and a host of global ills, a poll showed on Wednesday, as funding shortages and the new coronavirus stymied hopes of meeting the United Nations’ development goals for 2030. The ambitious plans, known as the Sustainable Development […]