UN Secretary-General emphasizes on cutting emissions of greenhouse gas
Summary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for urgent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, warning that current climate pledges still leave the world on track for dangerous warming above 2.5 degrees Celsius this century. Speaking at the COP-31 closing press conference in Antalya, he urged stronger financial support for developing countries and a faster, fairer transition away from fossil fuels.
Key Points
- Antonio Guterres said global emissions must fall by about six percent annually in the coming years to keep temperature rise below dangerous levels for as long as possible.
- He warned that even if current Nationally Determined Contributions are met, global warming could still exceed 2.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century.
- Guterres stressed that developed countries must fulfill climate finance promises to support adaptation and loss-and-damage efforts in developing nations.
- He argued that climate change is tied to peace, development, human rights and social justice, and said no single country can tackle it alone.
