Live: Biden hosts Climate Leaders’ Summit on Earth Day

The US will attempt to re-assert its global leadership on climate change as President Joe Biden hosts 40 leaders at a virtual summit in the White House. It’s expected that the US will unveil an updated carbon pledge that will see its emissions nearly halved by 2030. Ahead of the meeting, officials urged greater ambition on countries perceived as laggards on climate. Referring to Australia, an official said “there would have to be a shift“ in their approach. WASHINGTON DC - U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration hosts White House summit with global leaders on Earth Day on ways to slow climate change. SCHEDULE: 1200GMT - Expected start time 2100GMT - Expected end time SCHEDULE: 1200GMT - Expected start time 2100GMT - Expected end time FOLLOWING SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE / ORDER OF SPEAKER IS TO BE CONFIRMED: 1200GMT-Session 1 Raising Our Climate Ambition President Biden and Vice President Harris will open the inaugural session of the Summit. U.S. Participants: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken Spe