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French President Emmanuel Macron launches "a coalition of champions for the financing of natural capital" at the Elysée Palace, in the presence of Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, Gabonese President Ali Bongo, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, World Bank President Ajay Banga and US Special Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry. IMAGES
Falmouth (UK), Jun 12 (EFE) .- (Camera: Clàudia Sacrest) As G7 leaders gather in front of an idyllic beach in Cornwall (southwest England), dozens of climate change protests have taken over streets of the towns near the luxurious Carbis Bay hotel where they stay, surrounded by calm behind a tight security perimeter.FOOTAGE OF THE CONCENTRATION.
Falmouth (UK), Jun 11 (EFE) .- (Camera: Clàudia Sacrest) The British authorities have established spaces in the towns of Truro and Falmouth where protests are allowed during the summit, although groups such as the environmentalist's Extinction Rebellion have warned that they will try to bring their demonstrations closer to the hotel where the leaders are staying.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST TO CLAIM THE LIBERALIZATION OF PATENTS SO THAT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES CAN PRODUCE THEM; AND OF FRIDAY'S FOR FUTURE PROTEST AGAINST THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
Extinction Rebellion stage protest in Carbis Bay, Cornwall urging for G7 action on climate change. IMAGES
President Joe Biden opens an international climate summit saying that the United States "isn't waiting" to address climate change. "The cost of inaction keeps mounting... we are resolving to take action," he adds in his opening remarks. SOUNDBITE
President of the European Council Charles Michel continues talks with EU leaders regarding the proposed longterm budget for the bloc. After a night of tough talks, leaders and diplomats poured doubt on the chances of reaching an agreement at this summit for the EU's seven-year post-Brexit budget. IMAGES