ADVERTISEMENTMany of the leaders coming to Rome, including U.S. President Joe Biden, will fly immediately afterwards to Scotland for the United Nation’s climate summit, known as COP26, which is seen as vital to tackling the threat of rising temperatures. If governments, especially G20 governments, do not stand up and lead this effort, we are headed for terrible human suffering,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said last week. PANDEMICCOVID-19 meant last year’s G20 summit was a virtual event and continued fallout from the health emergency will feature prominently in the Rome talks, with Italy keen for major economies to coordinate the global recovery. “Given the international situation, I think Italy can be satisfied with its G20 presidency. Airspace will be closed over Rome and border controls will be enhanced to try to keep away potential troublemakers.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 29, 2021 00:45 UTC