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World Leaders Pledge $300 Billion for Climate at G20

11/20/2025

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World leaders gather in Johannesburg for the first G20 summit on the African continent to address climate financing and inequality.
Rich countries pledged $300 billion annually by 2035 to aid nations, while experts say $1 trillion is needed by 2030.
Cyril Ramaphosa criticized the U.S. boycott, citing baseless claims by U.S. President Donald Trump about South Africa's treatment of white farmers, and the Alexandra Water Warriors work to mitigate flooding.

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World leaders gather in Johannesburg for the first G20 summit on the African continent to address climate financing and inequality.
Rich countries pledged $300 billion annually by 2035 to aid nations, while experts say $1 trillion is needed by 2030.
Cyril Ramaphosa criticized the U.S. boycott, citing baseless claims by U.S. President Donald Trump about South Africa's treatment of white farmers, and the Alexandra Water Warriors work to mitigate flooding.