Alistair Darling has said that a deal to tackle climate change is "essential", as he prepared for a summit with finance ministers and bankers.
The Chancellor is hosting the G20 talks in Scotland, which bring together the most powerful economies in the world.
Speaking earlier at a dinner in Edinburgh, he said international action would lead to global recovery.
And he stressed the need for "global co-operation on a scale never seen before".
Mr Darling said: "So the G20 must push for a deal on climate financing and governance - this is an essential part of tackling climate change.
"The road ahead will be difficult, there are arguments still to be won. But that's no reason to give up, rather it's a reason to redouble our efforts."
The G20 talks in the ancient university town of St Andrews, in Fife, are the last in a series which saw leaders agree a one trillion dollar "fiscal stimulus" plan in the wake of global recession.
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Press Association: Climate deal essential
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