G7 leaders: It is clear that action to tackle climate change has to start with us

G7 leaders make their way for a group photo before a reception at the Eden Project during the G7 summit in Cornwall. Picture: Jack Hill/The Times/PA Wire

The leaders gathered at the G7 summit in Cornwall have committed to support a “green revolution” that creates jobs, cuts emissions and seeks to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees centigrade.

They also promised to increase the amount of climate finance on offer to developing countries.