G7 attacked for failure to fund climate crisis action

Latest updates and essential advice from The Independent [View in browser]( [Alternate text] Daily briefing June 14, 2021 Today’s essential news from the source you trust This morning’s headlines Boris Johnson’s chances of success at this autumn’s crucial COP26 global warming conference in Glasgow hang in the balance after the G7 [failed to deliver significant new pledges on climate finance]( at their three-day summit in Cornwall, campaigners have warned. Despite the prime minister’s promises of a new green package to match the US funding of reconstruction of post-war Europe, the gathering of leading global powers at Carbis Bay delivered “a partial plan not a Marshall plan”, said Christian Aid. A communique issued by the G7 states - the UK, US, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan - promised that each would “increase and improve” their contributions towards a promise made 11 years ago for rich nations to spend £71bn annually helping poorer countries adapt to global warming. But specific pledges came only from Canada, which doubled its commitment to £3.1bn over the next five years, and Germany, which promised to increase spending to £5.2bn a year by 2025. Mr Johnson is expected to assure the public that the country is on [the “last stretch” of lockdown]( as he announces that Covid restrictions will remain beyond the planned end date of 21 June. The prime minister was on Sunday night thought to be finalising plans to announce a delay to England’s full exit from lockdown, ahead of a press conference on Monday. Earlier, foreign secretary Dominic Raab said the public would accept a delay to the 21 June ending of all Covid rules to avoid a damaging “yo-yo” of restrictions - despite thousands of weddings and other public events facing cancellation. Pressure has been growing on ministers to postpone the final move out of lockdown as infections rise sharply, with one expert warning on Sunday of a “substantial third wave”. Mr Johnson is now expected to announce a four-week delay to lifting of all remaining restrictions at a Downing Street press conference on Monday, when he was reported to be set to tell the public “one last heave” was necessary to get the country over the line. Israel’s parliament has voted in favour of a new coalition government, [ending prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic 12-year rule](. The Knesset erupted in cheers after agreeing that Naftali Bennett, a former right-wing ally of Mr Netanyahu’s now turned bitter rival, will become the new prime minister, presiding over a diverse and fragile coalition. Mr Netanyahu remains head of the Likud party and will hold the post of opposition leader, though also faces a looming corruption trial. Sunday’s vote, passed with a razor-thin majority of 60 to 59, ended a two-year cycle of political paralysis in which the country held four elections. Mr Netanyahu sat silently during the vote. After it was approved, he stood up to leave the chamber, before turning around and shaking Mr Bennett’s hand. . We need your support The Independent employs over 100 journalists around the world to bring you news you can trust. Please consider showing your support with a contribution. [Contribute]( . Top stories [GB News launches with technical problems, Covid conspiracies and Nigel Farage]( [Joe Biden breaches royal protocol during his meeting with the Queen]( [Vandals smash football club’s defibrillator hours after Christian Eriksen collapse]( . . Stories chosen for you - [Boris Johnson denies Brexit wars and aid cuts wrecked G7 Summit, as gathering branded ‘colossal]( - [Macron takes swipe at Johnson and wants border fixed ‘calmly and professionally’]( - [Britain calls EU view of N Ireland offensive in Brexit spat]( - [From Cuban missile crisis to Iraq war, charting modern history through Queen’s meetings with US presidents]( - [Editorial: Freedom Day comes a little later – it is the right decision]( . News you can trust The Independent has a 100% NewsGuard trust rating [NewsGuard] [Find out more]( . If you can spare two minutes we’d love to hear your [feedback]( on our newsletters [Alternate text] Join the conversation or follow us [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's News email. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent News Daily Briefing email, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Headlines_Masterlist_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.