Climate Justice on the Balance: G20's Struggle for a Fair and Sustainable Future | CIUx90nine

The G20 represents the world's top economies. With its role in international collaboration well-established, the coalition faces increasing scrutiny over global issues. Their approach to climate change reveals significant dissonance. Developing nations stress the historical injustices of the West's unchecked industrialization, demanding compensation or the freedom to chart their developmental course. Such arguments are juxtaposed with a ticking climate change clock. A recent Asian Development Bank reports we are likely to overshoot the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming cap, even with rigorous mitigation measures. The G20's challenge lies in balancing economic aspirations with environmental imperatives through an inclusive approach.

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