As G7 leaders depart Évian-les-Bains, 350 says the summit has once again proven that the G7 is not fit for purpose and is a forum that exists to protect the interests of rich countries and fossil fuel companies rather than to deliver the rapid, fair transition the world urgently needs.
While fossil fuel companies raked in billions in profits in the first quarter of 2026 amid the South-West Asia conflict, campaigners at 350.org condemn the French G7 presidency’s glaring inaction on windfall and excess profits taxes targeting the oil and gas industry.
The G7 leaders committed to be “leading contributors'', but without concrete pledges to back up this claim.
The conference saw the world’s 7 richest nations set new targets for renewable energy development but refuse to close the door on fossil gas and false climate solutions.
