Paris G7 Meeting Excludes Climate Change

G7 environment ministers meet in Paris, excluding climate change to avoid US conflict.
France's minister prioritizes less contentious issues for unity.
US withdraws from climate agreements since 2025, prompting France's exclusion.
US sends Usha-Maria Turner to represent on climate issues.
France seeks $800M for 20 African national parks.
Climate Action Network criticizes weakening collective action.
WWF France stresses funding must be additional, not compensating for cuts.
G7 meeting precedes Colombia's fossil fuel conference.

Climate Policy | International Diplomacy | Environmental Cooperation

Colombia | Africa | Paris

Monique Barbut | Usha-Maria Turner | Gaia Febvre | Jean Burkard

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