Guilbeault and Wilkinson attend G7 Ministerial
by CM Staff
G7 members also agreed to double climate financing for adaptation in developing countries, part of the $100 billion commitment of member nations.
BERLIN — Canada’s Minister of Environment, Steven Guilbeault and Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson attended the G7 Ministerial in Germany for three days to help form partnerships and represent the country’s interest in mitigating the loss of biodiversity as well as advancing energy and mineral security.
According to a statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada, all G7 nations made new progress on the global phase-out of unabated coal-fired power, and decarbonizing electricity systems by 2035.
Guilbeault and Wilkinson emphasized the importance of a sector-by-sector approach to decarbonization, as Canada has done in its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
G7 nations are also now committed to phasing out international financing of fossil fuel projects by the end of this year, a commitment that Canada made at COP26 in Glasgow.
Canada says it remains committed to phasing out domestic fossil fuel subsidies by 2023.
G7 members also agreed to double climate financing for adaptation in developing countries, part of the $100 billion commitment of member nations.
Canada also highlighted its work on the protection of 30 percent of its lands and waters by 2030. The statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada says the country also supports the High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction to advance the protection of marine biodiversity.
“The world cannot wait—we must continue to mobilize and deliver action. G7 leaders have clearly said that securing energy security and fighting climate change are mutually reinforcing goals. The commitments we made today put Canada in a strong position to help the world fight climate change, protect nature, and build a strong future for people everywhere,” said Guilbeault in a statement.
