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The Global Climate Summit 2024, held in New York, brings together leaders from over 150 nations to address the climate crisis. Key discussions focus on reducing carbon emissions and supporting vulnerable countries. U.S. President Kamala Harris pledged increased clean energy investment, while China's expected decarbonization strategy announcement is highly anticipated. Climate activists, led by Greta Thunberg, are protesting for stronger action. The summit will conclude on September 27, 2024.
September 24, 2024 – New York, USA
On the second day of the Global Climate Summit 2024 in New York, world leaders are intensifying negotiations aimed at addressing the urgent climate crisis. Key discussions today center on securing concrete pledges to reduce global carbon emissions and increase financial support for climate adaptation in vulnerable countries.
U.S. President Kamala Harris called for a unified global response, pledging additional U.S. investment in clean energy technology and a significant contribution to the Global Climate Fund. European leaders echoed the urgency, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizing the need for immediate action to meet the 1.5°C global warming limit, warning that current efforts remain insufficient.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to accelerate India's renewable energy goals, targeting net-zero emissions by 2060, a shift that garnered both support and critique from environmental groups demanding faster progress. China, a major global emitter, is expected to make a critical announcement tomorrow regarding its long-term decarbonization strategy, which could shape the future of international climate efforts.
Meanwhile, climate activists, including Greta Thunberg, organized large protests outside the summit venue, pushing for more ambitious actions from the world’s largest polluters. Demonstrators are calling for stronger commitments and immediate reduction of fossil fuel use.
The summit is set to conclude on September 27, with major agreements anticipated in areas like carbon markets, climate financing, and forest conservation. As negotiations continue, the world is watching for the transformative policies that could set the tone for the next decade of global climate action.
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