World Leaders Gather at UN Climate Summit

The climate summit aims to show that progress on climate change is possible and necessary. Despite the absence of major polluters like China and India, there is a global push for carbon pricing. China faces severe pollution challenges, while small island nations are threatened by rising waters. A significant number of countries and companies are committed to carbon pricing, with unexpected support from China, Russia, and the EU.

What is the main purpose of the climate summit mentioned in the text?

What commitments are governments expected to announce at the summit?

Which countries are noted as being absent from the climate summit?

What are the consequences of pollution as highlighted by World Bank President Jim Yong Kim?

How many countries have committed to getting a price on carbon, according to the text?