On the second day of his visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis for the first time today. PM Modi arrived in Italy on Friday to participate in the two-day Summit. PM Modi will be in Rome, Italy from October 29 to October 31 to attend the G20 Summit at the invitation of Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi.

G20 summit: Indian PM Narendra Modi Meets Pope Francis for the first time

India's PM Narendra Modi is in Italy for the G20 summit. In a message to world leaders, PM Modi stated that the focus must be on pandemic recovery, climate change and tackling cross-border terrorism. PM Modi's visit comes at a time when the world is looking to India to set an example in sustainability and speedy recovery post-covid-19 crisis.

G20 Summit: PM Narendra Modi holds bilateral with Italian PM Mario Draghi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (October 29) held the first in-person meeting with his Italian counterpart Mario Draghi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (October 29) held the first in-person meeting with his Italian counterpart Mario Draghi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome. PM Modi was also accorded a guard of honour. The official Twitter handle of the office of the Prime Minister of India informed that the leaders had extensive talks on diversifying India-Italy ties during their meeting. Arindam Bagchi, who is the spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs, tweeted, "Synergising the India-Italy Partnership! PM @narendramodi was received by the Italian PM Mario Draghi, as he arrived at Palazzo Chigi for their first in-person meeting. Both leaders inspected the guard of honour before proceeding for delegation level talks." ALSO READ | Spirit of cooperation deeply rooted between Rome and New Delhi, says India's envoy to Italy Prime Ministers @narendramodi and Mario Draghi meet in Rome. They two leaders held extensive talks on diversifying India-Italy ties. @Palazzo_Chigi pic.twitter.com/6tFj60VmxC — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2021 × × WATCH | Sanskrit chants, selfies as PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, meets Indian diaspora in Rome India-Italy ties Italy is among India's top five trading partners in the EU. India ranks 19th as the country of origin of Italian imports, accounting for 1.2 per cent of Italian imports. Italy ranked 18th in FDI inflows in India from April 2000 to December 2020 with an FDI inflow of USD 3.02 billion during this period. Landed in Rome to take part in the @g20org Summit, an important forum to deliberate on key global issues. I also look forward to other programmes through this visit to Rome. pic.twitter.com/e4UuIIfl7f — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2021 × PM Modi's Rome visit The Indian PM arrived in Rome on Friday and was received by senior officials of the Government of Italy and the Ambassador of India in Italy. After arriving, PM Modi tweeted, "Landed in Rome to take part in the @g20org Summit, an important forum to deliberate on key global issues. I also look forward to other programmes through this visit to Rome." PM Modi was welcomed by an exuberant crowd in Rome as Sansrikt chants reverberated at the Piazza Gandhi, where he paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's bust. The Indian Prime Minister waved and smiled as several members of the expat community jostled to take photos with him. From India to Italy! Sanskrit chants reverberate at Piazza Gandhi in Rome as Prime Minister @narendramodi interacts with local community. pic.twitter.com/AaEmYj9n76 — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) October 29, 2021 × In Rome, I had the opportunity to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, whose ideals give courage and inspiration to millions globally. pic.twitter.com/fbaSOYjIr4 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2021 × Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi wrote, "In Rome, I had the opportunity to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, whose ideals give courage and inspiration to millions globally."

Indian PM Modi meets Italian counterpart Mario Draghi, holds extensive talks on diversifying bilateral ties

World leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others have arrived in Rome to attend G20 summit.

G20 summit: Justin Trudeau, other leaders arrive in Rome

President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) said that the US was "clumsy" in securing a submarines deal,&nbsp;signed last month between the UK, US and Australia as part of the newly formed AUKUS grouping, that deprived France of billions of dollars for a similar contract.

During his&nbsp;closely-watched bilateral meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Rome ahead of a G20 summit, Biden also said that "we have no older, or no more loyal or no more decent ally than France."

Last month, Australia pulled out of a multibillion-dollar submarines deal with France in favour of an alternative one with the United States and the United Kingdom that led to a diplomatic row.&nbsp;

It got escalated further as France had said that the deal was made without its knowledge and has jeopardised an existing contract. France had temporarily recalled its US ambassador also.

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Now, Biden called France an "extremely, extremely valued partner... and a power in itself" with the "same values" as the United States, admitting that what happened was a bit "clumsy".&nbsp;

Biden said, ''I think what happened was, to use an English phrase, what we did was clumsy. It was not done with a lot of grace. I was under the impression that certain things had happened that hadn't happened and I want to make it clear France is an extremely, extremely valued partner..''

''I was under the impression that France had been informed long before that the deal was not going through, I honest to God did not know you had not been. But having said that, look there's too much we have done together, suffered together, celebrated together and value together," he added.&nbsp;

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Macron said his meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) would allow France and the United States rebuilt to rebuild trust following a rift over an Indo-Pacific security pact, and that it was key to look to the future.

The two leaders shared a warm handshake for the cameras after Biden kept Macron waiting for more than one and a half hours, before sitting down to talks over climate, counter-terrorism in West Africa and European defence.

President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) said that the US was "clumsy" in securing a submarines deal, signed last month between the UK, US and Australia as part of the newly formed AUKUS grouping, that deprived France of billions of dollars for a similar contract.

President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) said that the US was "clumsy" in securing a submarines deal, signed last month between the UK, US and Australia as part of the newly formed AUKUS grouping, that deprived France of billions of dollars for a similar contract. During his closely-watched bilateral meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Rome ahead of a G20 summit, Biden also said that "we have no older, or no more loyal or no more decent ally than France." Last month, Australia pulled out of a multibillion-dollar submarines deal with France in favour of an alternative one with the United States and the United Kingdom that led to a diplomatic row. It got escalated further as France had said that the deal was made without its knowledge and has jeopardised an existing contract. France had temporarily recalled its US ambassador also. ALSO READ | Taliban send envoy to Pakistan as 'diplomats' start work in capital city Islamabad I had a great meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron this afternoon. The United States has no older, no more loyal, no more decent ally than France. They’ve been with us from the beginning — and we will always be there for them. pic.twitter.com/3hKzqDrkfQ — President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2021 × Now, Biden called France an "extremely, extremely valued partner... and a power in itself" with the "same values" as the United States, admitting that what happened was a bit "clumsy". Biden said, ''I think what happened was, to use an English phrase, what we did was clumsy. It was not done with a lot of grace. I was under the impression that certain things had happened that hadn't happened and I want to make it clear France is an extremely, extremely valued partner..'' ''I was under the impression that France had been informed long before that the deal was not going through, I honest to God did not know you had not been. But having said that, look there's too much we have done together, suffered together, celebrated together and value together," he added. ALSO READ | US slaps sanctions on Iran drone program ahead of nuclear talks × Macron said his meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) would allow France and the United States rebuilt to rebuild trust following a rift over an Indo-Pacific security pact, and that it was key to look to the future. The two leaders shared a warm handshake for the cameras after Biden kept Macron waiting for more than one and a half hours, before sitting down to talks over climate, counter-terrorism in West Africa and European defence.

AUKUS deal: Joe Biden tells Emmanuel Macron that US was 'clumsy'

The era of the extravagant, diplomatic meet is back! With handshakes, elaborate welcome ceremony, personal interactions with a new addition of masks were at display in the city of Rome.

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Commerce minister Piyush Goyal, who is India’s G20 sherpa or personal representative of the head of government for preparing for the grouping’s summit, spoke to WION about the country’s key agenda that will be raised in the meeting.

Speaking on the climate change issue, Goyal said India will raise the issues of the developing and least developing&nbsp;nations with regards to climate financing and transfer of technologies.

“India will play a pivotal role both at the G20 and the COP 26. It has been at the forefront of the climate change agenda. While we are, in the first place, not responsible for the problem, and despite supporting 17 per cent of the world population, our contribution to the global gas emission is just&nbsp;under 3 per cent.

"Yet, as a responsible global citizen, we are participating actively in the world’s efforts to resolve the future problems that climate change can bring. We are walking collectively with other nations and trying to protect the interests of the low- and middle-income countries, so that adequate finance and appropriate technologies at&nbsp;affordable prices are made available to them in their future development work,” Goyal&nbsp;told WION.

“We are ensuring that adequate policy space is available for the developing countries to bring prosperity to the people. And in some sense, India speaks and is a voice of billions of people who have been left behind in this space for prosperity. We are very confident that in G20, we will be a powerful voice in addressing concerns around climate change,” he added.

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India has been raising the issue of black money and terrorism in various international fora. Asked about India’s agenda on this&nbsp;issue at the summit, Goyal said, “The fact that world has moved towards accepting a minimum global corporate tax is itself reflective of the support that PM Modi’s idea got. Because ultimately when people were finding safe haven and avoiding paying taxes in any jurisdiction through various tax mechanisms, that itself was a form of encouraging money transfers and flows without accountability. So, I think we have come a long way. PM Modi continues to persevere and global attention to this very important subject and the good part is that the world is listening to him.”

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Speaking on exporting Covid vaccines, Goyal said that India has sufficient stocks of vaccines and will be speeding up its efforts to support other developing and less developed nations with affordable vaccines.

“India has demonstrated to the world of its tremendous capabilities, both in the development of vaccines and the rapid rollout of our vaccination programme. As you are aware, we administered a billion doses of vaccines to a very large section of our population. The speed at which we vaccinated, almost all willing adults are close to being vaccinated. In fact, as our health minister mentioned, we are running a door-to-door campaign to encourage people who are left out to come and take vaccines. We have sufficient stocks of vaccines available, and we will be supporting several other less developed and developing countries with affordable vaccines in sufficient measure,” Goyal said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rome on Friday to take part in the two-day G20 Leaders' Summit.

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On Saturday, PM Modi is expected to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican before attending the first session of the summit - Global Economy and Global Health.

On the same day, he will also be meeting French President Emmanuel Macron, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hosein Loong.

On Sunday, apart from the sessions at the summit, PM Modi is expected to meet Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Sunday's G20 discussions will likely revolve around climate change, and environment and sustainable development,&nbsp;including a global summit on supply chain resilience.

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal, who is India’s G20 sherpa or personal representative of the head of government for preparing for the grouping’s summit, spoke to WION about the country’s key agenda that will be raised in the meeting.

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal, who is India’s G20 sherpa or personal representative of the head of government for preparing for the grouping’s summit, spoke to WION about the country’s key agenda that will be raised in the meeting. Speaking on the climate change issue, Goyal said India will raise the issues of the developing and least developing nations with regards to climate financing and transfer of technologies. “India will play a pivotal role both at the G20 and the COP 26. It has been at the forefront of the climate change agenda. While we are, in the first place, not responsible for the problem, and despite supporting 17 per cent of the world population, our contribution to the global gas emission is just under 3 per cent. "Yet, as a responsible global citizen, we are participating actively in the world’s efforts to resolve the future problems that climate change can bring. We are walking collectively with other nations and trying to protect the interests of the low- and middle-income countries, so that adequate finance and appropriate technologies at affordable prices are made available to them in their future development work,” Goyal told WION. “We are ensuring that adequate policy space is available for the developing countries to bring prosperity to the people. And in some sense, India speaks and is a voice of billions of people who have been left behind in this space for prosperity. We are very confident that in G20, we will be a powerful voice in addressing concerns around climate change,” he added. Also read | PM Modi begins engagements in Rome, holds meeting with European Council, European Commission presidents India has been raising the issue of black money and terrorism in various international fora. Asked about India’s agenda on this issue at the summit, Goyal said, “The fact that world has moved towards accepting a minimum global corporate tax is itself reflective of the support that PM Modi’s idea got. Because ultimately when people were finding safe haven and avoiding paying taxes in any jurisdiction through various tax mechanisms, that itself was a form of encouraging money transfers and flows without accountability. So, I think we have come a long way. PM Modi continues to persevere and global attention to this very important subject and the good part is that the world is listening to him.” Watch Speaking on exporting Covid vaccines, Goyal said that India has sufficient stocks of vaccines and will be speeding up its efforts to support other developing and less developed nations with affordable vaccines. “India has demonstrated to the world of its tremendous capabilities, both in the development of vaccines and the rapid rollout of our vaccination programme. As you are aware, we administered a billion doses of vaccines to a very large section of our population. The speed at which we vaccinated, almost all willing adults are close to being vaccinated. In fact, as our health minister mentioned, we are running a door-to-door campaign to encourage people who are left out to come and take vaccines. We have sufficient stocks of vaccines available, and we will be supporting several other less developed and developing countries with affordable vaccines in sufficient measure,” Goyal said. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rome on Friday to take part in the two-day G20 Leaders' Summit. Also read | Chinese president Xi Jinping to attend G20 Summit online On Saturday, PM Modi is expected to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican before attending the first session of the summit - Global Economy and Global Health. On the same day, he will also be meeting French President Emmanuel Macron, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hosein Loong. On Sunday, apart from the sessions at the summit, PM Modi is expected to meet Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Sunday's G20 discussions will likely revolve around climate change, and environment and sustainable development, including a global summit on supply chain resilience.

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In Pics | PM Modi meets various world leaders at G20 summit

The G20 has assembled in Rome for its 16th edition. The Presidents of China & Russia are not attending in-person. PM Narendra Modi has landed, he was accorded a rousing welcome by Indian expats. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit as they both discussed extensive cooperation on various aspects. "Today’s talks will add momentum to the bilateral ties between the two nations," PM Modi tweeted.

The meeting was conducted in Rome with EAM S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval also present at the table.

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This happens to be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since the AUKUS trilateral security pact was announced. The two spoke last in September over a phone call where they discussed various regional issues including developments in Afghanistan, bilateral collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region and the importance of the India-France partnership.

PM Modi arrived at the venue of the G20 Summit in Rome for the first in-person G20 summit since the coronavirus pandemic took over the world.

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On reaching, he also met with US President Joe Biden, followed by an interaction with Pope Francis. PM Modi also met his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, during the interactions.

In the evening, PM Modi will visit Terme di Diocleziano for a cultural event. There is also a dinner planned for various G20 leaders and partner companies.

After Rome, PM Modi is expected to leave for Glasgow where he is attending the global COP26 summit. "I will be participating in the high-level segment of COP-26 titled 'World Leaders' Summit' (WLS) on 1-2 November, 2021 along with 120 Heads of States/Governments from around the world," he had earlier said in a press release.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit as they both discussed extensive cooperation on various aspects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit as they both discussed extensive cooperation on various aspects. "Today’s talks will add momentum to the bilateral ties between the two nations," PM Modi tweeted. The meeting was conducted in Rome with EAM S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval also present at the table. Productive discussions between PM @narendramodi and President @EmmanuelMacron on the sidelines of the @g20org Summit. India and France are cooperating extensively in various sectors. Today’s talks will add momentum to the bilateral ties between the two nations. pic.twitter.com/e8QgT6rkVy — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 30, 2021 × This happens to be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since the AUKUS trilateral security pact was announced. The two spoke last in September over a phone call where they discussed various regional issues including developments in Afghanistan, bilateral collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region and the importance of the India-France partnership. PM Modi arrived at the venue of the G20 Summit in Rome for the first in-person G20 summit since the coronavirus pandemic took over the world. Also read | G20 Summit kicks off in Rome with focus on climate, COVID and economy On reaching, he also met with US President Joe Biden, followed by an interaction with Pope Francis. PM Modi also met his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, during the interactions. In the evening, PM Modi will visit Terme di Diocleziano for a cultural event. There is also a dinner planned for various G20 leaders and partner companies. After Rome, PM Modi is expected to leave for Glasgow where he is attending the global COP26 summit. "I will be participating in the high-level segment of COP-26 titled 'World Leaders' Summit' (WLS) on 1-2 November, 2021 along with 120 Heads of States/Governments from around the world," he had earlier said in a press release.

PM Modi interacts with French President Macron on the sidelines of G20

PM Narendra Modi met Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday (October 30) and invited him to visit India. This historic meet between leader of India and the leader of the Christian religious world has made headlines everywhere. This was very first meeting between the two leaders.

But PM Modi's connect with the Christian community goes well beyond the customary festive wishes most other leaders are known for.

In February 2015, PM Narendra Modi addressed the National Celebration of the Elevation to Sainthood of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Blessed Mother Euphrasia.

On June 27, 2020, PM Modi attended 90th birth anniversary of Dr Joseph Mar Thoma

His connect with Indian Christians as well as the Christian community across the world has found reflection in 'Mann Ki Baat', the monthly radio address to the nation.

In 'Mann ki Baat' that aired in July 2021, PM Modi mentioned how India handed over Holy Relic of Saint Queen Ketevan to Georgia strengthening the ties between the two nations. Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar himself went to Georgia to hand over the relics. The handover ceremony, held in an emotional atmosphere, was attended by Georgia's president, prime minister and many Georgian religious leaders.

On September 29, 2019, PM Modi mentioned Sister Mariam Thresia and expressed pride that Sister Mariam Thresia, an Indian who was to be declared a Saint by Pope Francis in the Vatican. He mentioned Sister Mariam as being a noble example to the world.

On December 31 2017, PM Modi paid a special homage to Jesus Christ. He said that pious occasion of Christmas reminded all of great teachings of Jesus Christ.

PM Narendra Modi met Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday (October 30) and invited him to visit India. This historic meet between leader of India and the leader of the Christian religious world has made headlines everywhere.

PM Narendra Modi met Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday (October 30) and invited him to visit India. This historic meet between leader of India and the leader of the Christian religious world has made headlines everywhere. This was very first meeting between the two leaders. But PM Modi's connect with the Christian community goes well beyond the customary festive wishes most other leaders are known for. In February 2015, PM Narendra Modi addressed the National Celebration of the Elevation to Sainthood of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Blessed Mother Euphrasia. On June 27, 2020, PM Modi attended 90th birth anniversary of Dr Joseph Mar Thoma His connect with Indian Christians as well as the Christian community across the world has found reflection in 'Mann Ki Baat', the monthly radio address to the nation. In 'Mann ki Baat' that aired in July 2021, PM Modi mentioned how India handed over Holy Relic of Saint Queen Ketevan to Georgia strengthening the ties between the two nations. Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar himself went to Georgia to hand over the relics. The handover ceremony, held in an emotional atmosphere, was attended by Georgia's president, prime minister and many Georgian religious leaders. On September 29, 2019, PM Modi mentioned Sister Mariam Thresia and expressed pride that Sister Mariam Thresia, an Indian who was to be declared a Saint by Pope Francis in the Vatican. He mentioned Sister Mariam as being a noble example to the world. On December 31 2017, PM Modi paid a special homage to Jesus Christ. He said that pious occasion of Christmas reminded all of great teachings of Jesus Christ.

Historic meet with Pope Francis is latest in Indian PM Modi's connect with Christians

Climate change and the relaunch of the global economy will top the G20 agenda as leaders of the world's most advanced nations meet Saturday, the first in-person gathering since the pandemic.

Looming over the two-day talks in Rome is pressure to make headway on tackling global warming, ahead of the key COP26 summit kicking off in Glasgow Monday.

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The stakes are high, with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warning G20 leaders Friday to show "more ambition and more action" and overcome mistrust in order to advance climate goals.

"We are still on time to put things on track, and I think the G20 meeting is the opportunity to do that," Guterres said.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi met leaders as they arrived in the futuristic convention centre known as the "Nuvola" (cloud) in EUR, a southern Rome district built by Benito Mussolini to glorify his fascist regime.

US President Joe Biden flew in on Friday, hoping to turn a page from the tumultuous Trump years and show that American leadership on the world stage is restored.&nbsp;

Yet the Democrat faces a credibility test as his own signature climate policy -- part of a sweeping economic package -- is held up amid infighting within his party in Congress.

He met Friday with Pope Francis and then French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, where he admitted Washington had been "clumsy" in handling of a submarine deal with Australia and Britain that left Paris out in the cold.

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are absent from Rome, attending only by video link, but the others are taking advantage of the first in-person G20 for more than two years to hold a flurry of bilaterals.

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Biden will meet Macron, Germany's Angela Merkel and Britain's Boris Johnson later Saturday for talks on Iran, after Tehran said it would resume discussions with world powers next month on reviving the 2015 nuclear accord.

Security is tight in Rome following violent protests earlier this month over the extension of Italy's coronavirus pass to workplaces, and a Fridays for Future climate march is expected in the city later in the day.

Draghi has called for a "G20 commitment on the need to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 degrees" above pre-industrial levels, the most ambitious target outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.

Johnson -- the host of the UN climate summit next week -- said neither the G20 nor the COP26 meetings could stop global warming, and "the most we can hope to do is slow the increase".

Humanity, Johnson told reporters onboard his flight to Rome, can regress "at extraordinary speed".

"You saw that with the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and I'm afraid to say that it's true today unless we get this right in tackling climate change," he said.

Complicating the task for the G20 will be disparities between top world powers.

China, the world's biggest polluter and responsible for more than a quarter of all carbon emissions, has been accused of sidestepping calls to stop building new coal-fired power plants.

A new plan submitted by Beijing to the UN ahead of COP26 fell short of environmentalists' expectations, with a target date of 2060 to reach carbon neutrality.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has steadfastly demanded that his country be paid for protecting its share of the Amazon.

The world's biggest rainforest is seen as a vital resource to combat climate change for its ability to absorb fossil fuel emissions.

Taxing global players&nbsp;

A surer bet for concrete progress at the G20 involves taxation, as the group is expected to endorse the 15 percent minimum international tax rate on multinational companies after nearly 140 countries reached an OECD-brokered deal.

The move seeks to end tax optimisation, in which global corporations, including big US tech firms such as Apple and Google parent Alphabet -- shelter profits in countries with low-tax systems.

The OECD says a 15 percent global minimum corporate tax rate could add $150 billion annually to global tax revenues. &nbsp;

No new pledges are expected on Covid-19 vaccines at the summit.

G20 finance and health ministers meeting Friday said members would "take steps to help boost the supply of vaccines and essential medical products and inputs in developing countries and remove relevant supply and financing constraints."

Climate change and the relaunch of the global economy will top the G20 agenda as leaders of the world's most advanced nations meet Saturday, the first in-person gathering since the pandemic.

Climate change and the relaunch of the global economy will top the G20 agenda as leaders of the world's most advanced nations meet Saturday, the first in-person gathering since the pandemic. Looming over the two-day talks in Rome is pressure to make headway on tackling global warming, ahead of the key COP26 summit kicking off in Glasgow Monday. Also Read | COVID-19: G20 wants 70% of world vaccinated by mid-2022, sets up task force for pandemic fight The stakes are high, with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warning G20 leaders Friday to show "more ambition and more action" and overcome mistrust in order to advance climate goals. "We are still on time to put things on track, and I think the G20 meeting is the opportunity to do that," Guterres said. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi met leaders as they arrived in the futuristic convention centre known as the "Nuvola" (cloud) in EUR, a southern Rome district built by Benito Mussolini to glorify his fascist regime. US President Joe Biden flew in on Friday, hoping to turn a page from the tumultuous Trump years and show that American leadership on the world stage is restored. Yet the Democrat faces a credibility test as his own signature climate policy -- part of a sweeping economic package -- is held up amid infighting within his party in Congress. He met Friday with Pope Francis and then French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, where he admitted Washington had been "clumsy" in handling of a submarine deal with Australia and Britain that left Paris out in the cold. Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are absent from Rome, attending only by video link, but the others are taking advantage of the first in-person G20 for more than two years to hold a flurry of bilaterals. Watch | G20 summit: Justin Trudeau, other leaders arrive in Rome Biden will meet Macron, Germany's Angela Merkel and Britain's Boris Johnson later Saturday for talks on Iran, after Tehran said it would resume discussions with world powers next month on reviving the 2015 nuclear accord. Security is tight in Rome following violent protests earlier this month over the extension of Italy's coronavirus pass to workplaces, and a Fridays for Future climate march is expected in the city later in the day. Draghi has called for a "G20 commitment on the need to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 degrees" above pre-industrial levels, the most ambitious target outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. Johnson -- the host of the UN climate summit next week -- said neither the G20 nor the COP26 meetings could stop global warming, and "the most we can hope to do is slow the increase". Humanity, Johnson told reporters onboard his flight to Rome, can regress "at extraordinary speed". "You saw that with the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, and I'm afraid to say that it's true today unless we get this right in tackling climate change," he said. Complicating the task for the G20 will be disparities between top world powers. China, the world's biggest polluter and responsible for more than a quarter of all carbon emissions, has been accused of sidestepping calls to stop building new coal-fired power plants. A new plan submitted by Beijing to the UN ahead of COP26 fell short of environmentalists' expectations, with a target date of 2060 to reach carbon neutrality. Also Read | Exclusive: India’s G20 sherpa Piyush Goyal speaks to WION on country's agenda at summit Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has steadfastly demanded that his country be paid for protecting its share of the Amazon. The world's biggest rainforest is seen as a vital resource to combat climate change for its ability to absorb fossil fuel emissions. Taxing global players A surer bet for concrete progress at the G20 involves taxation, as the group is expected to endorse the 15 percent minimum international tax rate on multinational companies after nearly 140 countries reached an OECD-brokered deal. The move seeks to end tax optimisation, in which global corporations, including big US tech firms such as Apple and Google parent Alphabet -- shelter profits in countries with low-tax systems. The OECD says a 15 percent global minimum corporate tax rate could add $150 billion annually to global tax revenues. No new pledges are expected on Covid-19 vaccines at the summit. G20 finance and health ministers meeting Friday said members would "take steps to help boost the supply of vaccines and essential medical products and inputs in developing countries and remove relevant supply and financing constraints."

World leaders to talk climate, economy, vaccines at G20

US&nbsp;President Joe Biden on Saturday will urge major G20 energy producers with spare capacity to boost production to ensure a stronger global economic recovery, a senior administration official said ahead of a summit bringing together leaders of the world's largest economies.

Biden and other Group of 20 leaders are slated to discuss efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic and agree on a new task force to improve coordination and planning to prevent the next one. They also expect to endorse an agreement backed by more than 130 countries to establish a new global minimum tax.

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But members are divided on other issues. With oil and gas prices surging, some energy-producing countries such as Russia and Saudi Arabia have not boosted output enough to satisfy countries that are largely consumers of energy and worry about energy shortages and inflation.

Biden's top advisers have voiced concerns about energy suppliers not boosting production enough to meet surging demand.

Rocketing natural gas prices, with the European benchmark up almost 600 per cent&nbsp;this year, have been fuelled by low inventories and surging demand as economies recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan raised similar issues&nbsp;during a visit to Brussels this month, singling out Russia for its "history of using energy as a tool of coercion, as a political weapon."

Russia, a major natural gas supplier to Europe, and its energy giant Gazprom are being urged to do more to ease prices in the spot market.

Watch |&nbsp;US prez Joe Biden meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron ahead of G20 summit

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"It's a delicate time in the global economy, and what's important is that global energy supplies keep up with global energy demand," the senior administration official said.

"There are major energy producers that have spare capacity, and we're encouraging them to use to ensure a stronger, more sustainable recovery across the world," the official said, without naming any specific countries.

The official said G20 leaders would not specifically target the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which includes Saudi Arabia, or set any targets for energy production. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit in person, but is expected to participate virtually.

Comments from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak earlier this month sparked fresh tensions over the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline, which Washington has long opposed and which is now awaiting clearance from a German regulator.

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Novak said clearing the pipeline could help ease shortfalls, sparking concerns that Russia has failed to boost its production of gas - now delivered via land-based pipelines - precisely to put pressure on Europe to approve Nord Stream 2.

During their talks on the economy, G20 leaders will also back an agreement reached by more than 130 countries on a global minimum corporate tax of 15 per cent&nbsp;that will reshape the world economy and could result in some $60 billion in additional tax revenues per year for the United States alone, the official said.

"The deal is a testament to American diplomacy and leadership," the official said, noting that Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had worked hard to secure the agreement.

US President Joe Biden on Saturday will urge major G20 energy producers with spare capacity to boost production to ensure a stronger global economic recovery, a senior administration official said ahead of a summit bringing together leaders of the world's largest economies.

US President Joe Biden on Saturday will urge major G20 energy producers with spare capacity to boost production to ensure a stronger global economic recovery, a senior administration official said ahead of a summit bringing together leaders of the world's largest economies. Biden and other Group of 20 leaders are slated to discuss efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic and agree on a new task force to improve coordination and planning to prevent the next one. They also expect to endorse an agreement backed by more than 130 countries to establish a new global minimum tax. Also Read | G20 youth show their support for bold climate action: UN poll But members are divided on other issues. With oil and gas prices surging, some energy-producing countries such as Russia and Saudi Arabia have not boosted output enough to satisfy countries that are largely consumers of energy and worry about energy shortages and inflation. Biden's top advisers have voiced concerns about energy suppliers not boosting production enough to meet surging demand. Rocketing natural gas prices, with the European benchmark up almost 600 per cent this year, have been fuelled by low inventories and surging demand as economies recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan raised similar issues during a visit to Brussels this month, singling out Russia for its "history of using energy as a tool of coercion, as a political weapon." Russia, a major natural gas supplier to Europe, and its energy giant Gazprom are being urged to do more to ease prices in the spot market. Watch | US prez Joe Biden meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron ahead of G20 summit "It's a delicate time in the global economy, and what's important is that global energy supplies keep up with global energy demand," the senior administration official said. "There are major energy producers that have spare capacity, and we're encouraging them to use to ensure a stronger, more sustainable recovery across the world," the official said, without naming any specific countries. The official said G20 leaders would not specifically target the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which includes Saudi Arabia, or set any targets for energy production. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit in person, but is expected to participate virtually. Comments from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak earlier this month sparked fresh tensions over the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline, which Washington has long opposed and which is now awaiting clearance from a German regulator. Also Read | G20 split over coal, 1.5 degree climate limit ahead of Rome summit: Report Novak said clearing the pipeline could help ease shortfalls, sparking concerns that Russia has failed to boost its production of gas - now delivered via land-based pipelines - precisely to put pressure on Europe to approve Nord Stream 2. During their talks on the economy, G20 leaders will also back an agreement reached by more than 130 countries on a global minimum corporate tax of 15 per cent that will reshape the world economy and could result in some $60 billion in additional tax revenues per year for the United States alone, the official said. "The deal is a testament to American diplomacy and leadership," the official said, noting that Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had worked hard to secure the agreement.

Biden to push G20 energy producers to boost capacity, ease price pressures

G20 summit started in Rome as world leaders including US President Joe Biden have arrived at the venue for the grand welcome. This is the first in-person summit since the coronavirus pandemic began.

G20 Welcome Ceremony: World leaders arrive at venue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Vatican City on Saturday to hold his first ever one-on-one meeting with Pope Francis. PM Modi will be in Rome, Italy from October 29 to October 31 to attend the G20 Summit at the invitation of Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi.

PM Modi's first ever meeting with Pope Francis concludes

Finance and health ministers from the world's 20 biggest economies (G20) said on Friday they would take steps to ensure 70 per cent&nbsp;of the world's population is vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-2022 and created a task force to fight future pandemics.

They could not reach agreement on a separate financing facility proposed by the United States and Indonesia, but said the task force would explore options for mobilising funds to boost pandemic preparedness, prevention and response.

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"To help advance toward the global goals of vaccinating at least 40 per cent of the population in all countries by the end of 2021 and 70 per cent by mid-2022 &nbsp;we will take steps to help boost the supply of vaccines and essential medical products and inputs in developing countries and remove relevant supply and financing constraints," the G20 ministers said in a communique seen by Reuters.

The previous goal had eyed vaccinating 70 per cent&nbsp;of the world's population by the autumn of 2022.

"We establish a G20 Joint Finance-Health Task Force aimed at enhancing dialogue and global cooperation on issues relating to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, promoting the exchange of experiences and best practices, developing coordination arrangements between Finance and Health Ministries, promoting collective action, assessing and addressing health emergencies with cross-border impact and encouraging effective stewardship of resources," the statement said.

The ministers said they were setting up the new body because the COVID-19 pandemic had exposed "significant shortcomings" in the world's ability to coordinate its response.

They pledged to support "all collaborative efforts" to provide access to safe, affordable, quality and effective vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and personal protective equipment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

To reach the vaccination goals, they said they would work to boost the supply of vaccines and essential medical products and inputs in developing countries, while removing constraints on supply and financing, but gave no specific details.

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They also called for boosting the resilience of supply chains through voluntary technology transfer hubs in various regions, such as the newly established mRNA Hubs in South Africa, Brazil and Argentina, and through joint production and processing arrangements.

The call for a voluntary mRNA technology transfer means that talks on the idea of a temporary waiver of intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines and therapies - originally proposed by South Africa and India and now championed by the United States - remain stuck at the World Trade Organisation.

Finance and health ministers from the world's 20 biggest economies (G20) said on Friday they would take steps to ensure 70 per cent of the world's population is vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-2022 and created a task force to fight future pandemics.

Finance and health ministers from the world's 20 biggest economies (G20) said on Friday they would take steps to ensure 70 per cent of the world's population is vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-2022 and created a task force to fight future pandemics. They could not reach agreement on a separate financing facility proposed by the United States and Indonesia, but said the task force would explore options for mobilising funds to boost pandemic preparedness, prevention and response. Also Read | Chinese president Xi Jinping to attend G20 Summit online "To help advance toward the global goals of vaccinating at least 40 per cent of the population in all countries by the end of 2021 and 70 per cent by mid-2022 we will take steps to help boost the supply of vaccines and essential medical products and inputs in developing countries and remove relevant supply and financing constraints," the G20 ministers said in a communique seen by Reuters. The previous goal had eyed vaccinating 70 per cent of the world's population by the autumn of 2022. "We establish a G20 Joint Finance-Health Task Force aimed at enhancing dialogue and global cooperation on issues relating to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, promoting the exchange of experiences and best practices, developing coordination arrangements between Finance and Health Ministries, promoting collective action, assessing and addressing health emergencies with cross-border impact and encouraging effective stewardship of resources," the statement said. The ministers said they were setting up the new body because the COVID-19 pandemic had exposed "significant shortcomings" in the world's ability to coordinate its response. They pledged to support "all collaborative efforts" to provide access to safe, affordable, quality and effective vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and personal protective equipment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. To reach the vaccination goals, they said they would work to boost the supply of vaccines and essential medical products and inputs in developing countries, while removing constraints on supply and financing, but gave no specific details. Also Read | COVID-19 vaccine for kids: FDA panel OKs Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 They also called for boosting the resilience of supply chains through voluntary technology transfer hubs in various regions, such as the newly established mRNA Hubs in South Africa, Brazil and Argentina, and through joint production and processing arrangements. The call for a voluntary mRNA technology transfer means that talks on the idea of a temporary waiver of intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines and therapies - originally proposed by South Africa and India and now championed by the United States - remain stuck at the World Trade Organisation.

COVID-19: G20 wants 70% of world vaccinated by mid-2022, sets up task force for pandemic fight

PM Modi's one-on-one with Pope Francis. Here's what happened in the meet

US president Joe Biden is in Rome for the G20 summit and he is meeting with Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi, it is one of the many meetings that the US prez is scheduled to have which will be watched by people around the world.

Joe Biden meets Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi ahead of the G20 summit

US president Joe Biden is all set to meet his counterpart Emmanuel Macron today, bilateral meets which are scheduled to take place ahead of the G20 summit is being seen as a chance to men relations and further re-engage after a row over AUKUS row.

US president Joe Biden to meet counterpart Emmanuel Macron, bilateral meet ahead of G20 summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome via online, according to a statement issued by China’s foreign ministry.

He will attend the summit on October 30-31 and will make a speech at the summit, the notice said.

Apart from Xi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would also be attending the summit online.

Xi has not left China since early 2020, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have confirmed that they will attend in person, while Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will send his foreign minister.

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The G20, whose countries account for 80% of global carbon emissions, is considered an important milestone before the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Scotland, which begins on Sunday.

The two-day event will see the heads of the world’s wealthiest nations converge in Rome to discuss climate change, COVID-19 and the post-pandemic global recovery.

Xi is also not expected to attend COP26 in person, which could indicate that the world's biggest CO2 producer has already decided that it has no more concessions to offer at the U.N. COP26 climate summit in Scotland after three major pledges since last year, climate watchers said.

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According to media reports, activists from ‘No Green Pass’ and ‘Fridays for Future’ are expected to organise demonstrations in Rome during the G20 summit.

The G20 also aims to underline that rich countries should stump up $100 billion dollars per year to help poorer nations adapt to climate change.

This goal was supposed to be achieved by 2020, according to an agreement reached in 2009, but has not been met.

(With inputs from agencies)

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome via online, according to a statement issued by China’s foreign ministry. He will attend the summit on October 30-31 and will make a speech at the summit, the notice said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome via online, according to a statement issued by China’s foreign ministry. He will attend the summit on October 30-31 and will make a speech at the summit, the notice said. Apart from Xi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would also be attending the summit online. Xi has not left China since early 2020, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have confirmed that they will attend in person, while Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will send his foreign minister. Also read | G20 split over coal, 1.5 degree climate limit ahead of Rome summit: Report The G20, whose countries account for 80% of global carbon emissions, is considered an important milestone before the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Scotland, which begins on Sunday. The two-day event will see the heads of the world’s wealthiest nations converge in Rome to discuss climate change, COVID-19 and the post-pandemic global recovery. Xi is also not expected to attend COP26 in person, which could indicate that the world's biggest CO2 producer has already decided that it has no more concessions to offer at the U.N. COP26 climate summit in Scotland after three major pledges since last year, climate watchers said. Also read | PM Modi to meet Macron, Merkel, Deuba and Bennett during Italy, UK visits According to media reports, activists from ‘No Green Pass’ and ‘Fridays for Future’ are expected to organise demonstrations in Rome during the G20 summit. The G20 also aims to underline that rich countries should stump up $100 billion dollars per year to help poorer nations adapt to climate change. This goal was supposed to be achieved by 2020, according to an agreement reached in 2009, but has not been met. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese president Xi Jinping to attend G20 Summit online

Indian PM Narendra Modi has reached Rome and is currently paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, here are the live visuals coming in.

Indian PM Narendra Modi Reaches Rome for G20 summit, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

World leaders are arriving in Rome for the G20 summit. The key area of focus include climate change, the meetings will be held on a greener and sustainable future. All this when the host nation Italy is facing extreme weather, WION's Sidhant Sibal gets you an extensive ground report.

Rome: Storm triggers floods, mudslides ahead of G20 summit

The world's 20 richest countries are meeting soon in Rome, world leaders are gathering for a two-day summit. The focus is on three things- climate, covid-19 and building back better. WION's Siddhant Sibal brings you all the latest inputs.

Rome: G20 leaders'summit from October 30-31; Putin, Xi Jinping to skip meet

The G-20 summit is set to take place in Rome this weekend is the first in-person meeting of the heads of the world’s biggest economies since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the host nation Italy is facing extreme weather, WION's Sidhant Sibal gets you an extensive ground report.

Storm batters G20 host Italy, heavy rains to continue

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Italy to head G20 presidency this year, WION tracks G20 summit from Rome

The world's 20 richest countries are meeting soon in Rome, world leaders are gathering for a two-day summit. The focus is on three things- climate, covid-19 and building back better.

G20 leaders' summit in Rome; climate, Covid-19 and building back better on agenda

As per a new poll released by the United Nations, the youth of the world’s richest and most powerful nations paused their mobile gaming devices to show their support for bold climate action in their countries as they urged for the deployment of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.&nbsp;

G20 Peoples’ Climate Vote surveyed more than 689,000 people from October 2020 to June 2021 across all the G20 member nations. Nearly 302,000 individuals, aged 14-17 made their opinions heard.

Cassie Flynn, the lead author and strategic advisor to the UN Development Program (UNDP) told The Hill that she had been thinking about how to approach such a diverse sample population in a low-pressure environment. Therefore, her team created ads in 19 languages that appeared across popular gaming platforms.&nbsp;

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The ads ranged from apps that would attract a younger audience to crossword puzzles that might attract older participants as well.&nbsp;

In the results, the widest generational gap was discovered in Australia and the US. This is where people in the "under-18” category ranked 10 percentage points higher than adult respondents regarding general recognition of the climate emergency.&nbsp;

The gap was at its greatest when it came to support for electric vehicles and renewable energy.&nbsp;

A total of 13 percentage points in the US were for electric vehicles, and 10 percentage points for renewable energy.&nbsp;

As per the authors, the members of G20 generated about 75 per cent of global emissions and they account for more than 80 per cent of the global GDP, as well as 60 per cent of the world’s population

The authors say that this is the first time that the voices of young people are being heard in a few countries. Also, many of these individuals will be of voting age in just a few years.&nbsp;

The researchers argued that the survey could provide significant value in forecasting where public opinion is headed on climate policy. Also, it will indicate where stronger public education efforts are needed.

As per a new poll released by the United Nations, the youth of the world’s richest and most powerful nations paused their mobile gaming devices to show their support for bold climate action in their countries as they urged for the deployment of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

As per a new poll released by the United Nations, the youth of the world’s richest and most powerful nations paused their mobile gaming devices to show their support for bold climate action in their countries as they urged for the deployment of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. G20 Peoples’ Climate Vote surveyed more than 689,000 people from October 2020 to June 2021 across all the G20 member nations. Nearly 302,000 individuals, aged 14-17 made their opinions heard. Cassie Flynn, the lead author and strategic advisor to the UN Development Program (UNDP) told The Hill that she had been thinking about how to approach such a diverse sample population in a low-pressure environment. Therefore, her team created ads in 19 languages that appeared across popular gaming platforms. Also read | UK: Three million homes at risk of flooding due to climate change The ads ranged from apps that would attract a younger audience to crossword puzzles that might attract older participants as well. In the results, the widest generational gap was discovered in Australia and the US. This is where people in the "under-18” category ranked 10 percentage points higher than adult respondents regarding general recognition of the climate emergency. The gap was at its greatest when it came to support for electric vehicles and renewable energy. A total of 13 percentage points in the US were for electric vehicles, and 10 percentage points for renewable energy. As per the authors, the members of G20 generated about 75 per cent of global emissions and they account for more than 80 per cent of the global GDP, as well as 60 per cent of the world’s population The authors say that this is the first time that the voices of young people are being heard in a few countries. Also, many of these individuals will be of voting age in just a few years. The researchers argued that the survey could provide significant value in forecasting where public opinion is headed on climate policy. Also, it will indicate where stronger public education efforts are needed.

G20 youth show their support for bold climate action: UN poll

The Group of 20 rich countries are divided over phasing out coal and committing to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius as they prepare for a crucial summit in Rome next week, sources familiar with the negotiations said.

The need to curb emissions will be high on the agenda of the Rome G20 gathering on Oct. 30-31, seen as a key stepping stone immediately ahead of broader United Nations climate talks, called COP 26, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland.

So far big polluters such as China and India have dug in their heels and little progress has been made since G20 energy and environment ministers met in Naples in July, said three sources, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the talks.

"Countries are not moving, at the moment they are still just making sure their positions are heard loud and clear," said one of the sources.

However he added that such intransigence was normal at this stage and any concessions were unlikely to come before G20 climate sherpas meet face-to-face next Thursday and Friday, immediately before their leaders` weekend meeting.

"Where I see the problem is in the commitment to 1.5 degrees and in the phase out of coal and fossil fuels by China, India and Russia," said another source, a G20 minister.

Climate scientists say capping global warming at 1.5 degrees compared with pre-industrial levels is vital to limit environmental disasters, but a broad and clear commitment to achieve the goal is proving elusive.

The landmark UN Paris Agreement signed in 2015 aimed to limit global warming to "well below 2 degrees" and "preferably" to 1.5 degrees, and since then international gatherings have tried with difficulty to toughen up the language.

In Naples, energy and environment ministers recognised that environmental risks were lower at 1.5 degrees than at 2, but again fell short of clearly stating 1.5 must not be breached.

They also failed to reach unanimous agreement on fixing dates to end fossil fuel subsidies, halt international financing of coal projects and phase out coal power altogether, asking leaders to bridge the gaps at the upcoming Rome summit.

<h2>Big-hitters stay home</h2>

At least four G20 leaders are not expected to come to Rome, including China`s Xi Jinping, at the helm of the world`s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, and Russia`s Vladimir Putin, head of a major oil and gas producer.

One source said while such absences were "not a great political signal," they would not necessarily prevent progress.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be coming to Rome, officials said, and New Delhi confirmed on Thursday that he will also be at the COP26 in Glasgow.

Neither Russia, China nor India have committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, considered a vital goal in limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

So far China is proving most reluctant to commit to the 1.5 degree ceiling, while India is most intransigent in not pledging net zero emissions by 2050, one of the sources said.

China and India are also among a group of countries that have not yet presented new national plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP 26, on how they will help curb climate change.

The COP26 president, Britain`s Alok Sharma, said in a speech this month the G20, which accounts for 80% of global emissions, would be "make, or break" for achieving success in Glasgow.

However, one of the sources said breakthroughs were more likely in Glasgow than in Rome.

Big emitters like China, India and Russia tend to feel pressured and hectored by the Western countries at the G20, he said, making them defensive and reluctant to concede ground.

The much larger UN forum was more "neutral" and conducive to compromise, he said.

The Rome G20 will also focus on the coronavirus pandemic and how to foster global economic recovery, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who will chair the meeting, said on Wednesday.

The Group of 20 rich countries are divided over phasing out coal and committing to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius as they prepare for a crucial summit in Rome next week, sources familiar with the negotiations said.

The Group of 20 rich countries are divided over phasing out coal and committing to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius as they prepare for a crucial summit in Rome next week, sources familiar with the negotiations said. The need to curb emissions will be high on the agenda of the Rome G20 gathering on Oct. 30-31, seen as a key stepping stone immediately ahead of broader United Nations climate talks, called COP 26, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. So far big polluters such as China and India have dug in their heels and little progress has been made since G20 energy and environment ministers met in Naples in July, said three sources, asking not to be named due to the sensitivity of the talks. "Countries are not moving, at the moment they are still just making sure their positions are heard loud and clear," said one of the sources. However he added that such intransigence was normal at this stage and any concessions were unlikely to come before G20 climate sherpas meet face-to-face next Thursday and Friday, immediately before their leaders` weekend meeting. "Where I see the problem is in the commitment to 1.5 degrees and in the phase out of coal and fossil fuels by China, India and Russia," said another source, a G20 minister. Climate scientists say capping global warming at 1.5 degrees compared with pre-industrial levels is vital to limit environmental disasters, but a broad and clear commitment to achieve the goal is proving elusive. The landmark UN Paris Agreement signed in 2015 aimed to limit global warming to "well below 2 degrees" and "preferably" to 1.5 degrees, and since then international gatherings have tried with difficulty to toughen up the language. In Naples, energy and environment ministers recognised that environmental risks were lower at 1.5 degrees than at 2, but again fell short of clearly stating 1.5 must not be breached. They also failed to reach unanimous agreement on fixing dates to end fossil fuel subsidies, halt international financing of coal projects and phase out coal power altogether, asking leaders to bridge the gaps at the upcoming Rome summit. Big-hitters stay home At least four G20 leaders are not expected to come to Rome, including China`s Xi Jinping, at the helm of the world`s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, and Russia`s Vladimir Putin, head of a major oil and gas producer. One source said while such absences were "not a great political signal," they would not necessarily prevent progress. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be coming to Rome, officials said, and New Delhi confirmed on Thursday that he will also be at the COP26 in Glasgow. Neither Russia, China nor India have committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, considered a vital goal in limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. So far China is proving most reluctant to commit to the 1.5 degree ceiling, while India is most intransigent in not pledging net zero emissions by 2050, one of the sources said. China and India are also among a group of countries that have not yet presented new national plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP 26, on how they will help curb climate change. The COP26 president, Britain`s Alok Sharma, said in a speech this month the G20, which accounts for 80% of global emissions, would be "make, or break" for achieving success in Glasgow. However, one of the sources said breakthroughs were more likely in Glasgow than in Rome. Big emitters like China, India and Russia tend to feel pressured and hectored by the Western countries at the G20, he said, making them defensive and reluctant to concede ground. The much larger UN forum was more "neutral" and conducive to compromise, he said. The Rome G20 will also focus on the coronavirus pandemic and how to foster global economic recovery, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who will chair the meeting, said on Wednesday.

G20 split over coal, 1.5 degree climate limit ahead of Rome summit: Report

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