Much of the summit communiqué was devoted to issues like climate change, global health and economic growth. The leaders pledged to work toward finishing trade agreements they say will contribute to sustainable growth.
They pledged to increase aid to developing countries, and to pursue strict emissions control targets at the global climate change conference in France in December. They want $100 billion spent every year by governments and businesses to reduce emissions.
They plan to increase African countries’ ability to develop renewable energy sources. And they made a commitment to work with 60 countries to improve healthcare and avoid epidemics like the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa.