The G20 is a group unites the top political figures from world's 20 biggest economies, representing roughly 90% of world GDP. The group focuses on discussing some of the major global challenges. WWF works to influence the group that solutions must come not only for the financial markets, but also for environmental topics such as food, water and energy.
The devastating famine in the Horn of Africa is an example that the poorest people are also the most vulnerable to the current and future impacts of extreme weather events.
But innovative solutions do exist, if only governments would seize them. These solutions address the twin crises of economy and environment. They also generate much needed public revenue that could fund the transition towards efficient, low-carbon and climate resilient economies, while returning human beings to the centre of our economic system.
Deep crises facing the global economy and environment require new and innovative solutions. Such solutions exist, but the leadership has been lacking. If they reach agreement in Cannes on Financial Transaction Taxes, aviation and maritime bunker fuels, and fossil fuel subsidies reform, G20 leaders will seize the moment.
But innovative solutions do exist, if only governments would seize them. These solutions address the twin crises of economy and environment. They also generate much needed public revenue that could fund the transition towards efficient, low-carbon and climate resilient economies, while returning human beings to the centre of our economic system.
Deep crises facing the global economy and environment require new and innovative solutions. Such solutions exist, but the leadership has been lacking. If they reach agreement in Cannes on Financial Transaction Taxes, aviation and maritime bunker fuels, and fossil fuel subsidies reform, G20 leaders will seize the moment.
