Climate crisis outrunning world: UN Secretary-General calls for faster global action
Summary
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned at the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya that the climate crisis is outrunning global action and called for faster emissions cuts, more climate finance, and an orderly shift away from fossil fuels. He said the world must act now to limit irreversible damage and protect vulnerable countries from worsening climate disasters.
Key Points
- António Guterres told the COP31 Leaders' Summit that the climate crisis is outrunning the world and demanded faster global action.
- He said emissions hit record highs in 2025, the last four years were the hottest ever, and climate disasters are already damaging lives and economies.
- Guterres urged annual emissions cuts of around six percent, a just transition away from fossil fuels, and stronger support for vulnerable countries through climate finance.
- He called on wealthy nations to provide more adaptation funding, replenish climate funds, and tax windfall profits from fossil fuel companies.
