The recent G7 summit in Italy failed to deliver significant new progress on climate change, disappointing experts and activists. Despite confirming commitments to phase out coal power generation by the first half of the 2030s, the leaders did not make any new actionable pledges.
Climate experts criticized the G7’s plan as insufficient in the face of the urgent need to limit global temperature rise. The group’s emphasis on gas investments also drew backlash, with concerns raised over their environmental impact.
Protesters outside the summit highlighted the Mediterranean’s vulnerability to climate change and criticized the summit’s lack of concrete commitments to combat it. The focus on initiatives like Energy for Growth in Africa and Apulia Food Systems received mixed reactions, with concerns about engagement with small-scale farmers.
Overall, activists and organizations like Greenpeace and One Campaign expressed disappointment with the summit’s outcomes, highlighting the need for more substantial and actionable measures to address the climate crisis.