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World Leaders Tackle Climate Inequality at G20 Summit

11/20/2025

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, world leaders will address climate change impacts on developing nations and urge richer countries to boost disaster-response support.
Amnesty International reports that 5 million people in South Africa's informal settlements lack adequate housing and services, increasing vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
Experts say climate change and inequality are intertwined, and Alexandra Water Warriors, a local volunteer group, work to mitigate flooding in impoverished areas.

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, world leaders will address climate change impacts on developing nations and urge richer countries to boost disaster-response support.
Amnesty International reports that 5 million people in South Africa's informal settlements lack adequate housing and services, increasing vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
Experts say climate change and inequality are intertwined, and Alexandra Water Warriors, a local volunteer group, work to mitigate flooding in impoverished areas.