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In an extended Earth Day event, President Biden hosted the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate (“Summit”) on April 22 and 23, seeking to unite nations around the world in the goal of reducing global greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. Forty international leaders attended the much-anticipated event, including China President Xi Jinping, Russia President Vladimir Putin and United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Summit marks the United States’ return to the world stage as a leader in climate regulation. The following summarizes key announcements from the Summit.
Emissions Reduction Pledges
At the outset of the Summit, President Biden announced the United States’ emissions reduction pledge: