G20 leaders slammed for failing to seize and boost Paris commitment

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20 communique again underlines commitment to tackling climate change, but green groups slam leaders for failing to seize opportunity to boost Paris Summit.

The G20 group has today underlined it commitment to delivering a "fair, balanced, ambitious, durable and dynamic" Paris Agreement for tackling global greenhouse gas emissions, declaring that climate change remains "one of the greatest challenges of our time".

The communique published at the close of the two day Antalya Summit in Turkey included a lengthy section on "buttressing sustainability" that underscored leaders' public commitment to tackling climate change and enhancing sustainable development.

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