Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet in Brazil, where discussions on trade, climate change and international security are likely to feature prominently.

United Nations talks on getting money to curb and adapt to climate change resume Monday with fresh hope that negotiators and ministers can work through disagreements and hammer out a deal after slow progress last week.

Heads of state arriving in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday for the G20 summit will spend Monday and Tuesday addressing issues from poverty and hunger to the reform of global institutions. Still, the ongoing U.N. climate talks have thrown a spotlight on their efforts to tackle global warming.

G20 Summit Focuses on Global Warming Leaders from the world’s largest economies gathered in Rio for G20 Summit this week to tackle pressing global issues. Among topics like poverty and hunger, climate change emerged as the main point of contention.

G20 diplomats faced challenges in reaching a consensus on several crucial matters. Disagreements arose regarding financial aid for climate change mitigation and the taxation of affluent individuals. Geopolitical tensions,