The G20 countries decided to get rid of carbon emissions by the middle of the XXI century

The leaders of the G20 countries declared the need to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the planet by the middle of the 21st century. This is stated in the declaration following the summit in Italy.

“We recognize the need to achieve global net zero greenhouse gas emissions, or carbon neutrality, by mid-century or around mid-century,” the joint statement said (quoted by TASS).

In addition, the G20 countries called for "meaningful and effective" action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, reports Reuters. The declaration notes that global warming of 1.5 degrees will affect the climate much less than a warming of 2 degrees. “Keeping [warming] within one and a half degrees will require <...> commitment from all countries,” the document says.

According to Reuters, the participating countries announced their intention to provide technological assistance to developing countries to phase out coal energy.