UN Chief's Urgent Call to G20 on Climate Action - Press Briefing | United Nations

Press Conference by António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) ahead of the G20 summit (New Delhi, India) at the UN House.

Secretary-General Guterres issued a strong call to the G20, urging concrete action against climate change. He emphasized the need for a united, ambitious, and immediate response, expressing concerns about the current lack of ambition, credibility, and urgency in global efforts to combat the crisis.

"I come to the G20 with a clear and urgent plea: we cannot continue as we are. We must unite and act for the common good," he stated, highlighting the worsening climate crisis.

Guterres called for a halt in licensing and funding for new fossil fuel projects, aligning with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

To address these challenges, Guterres called on OECD nations to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and emerging economies to do the same by 2050. He also urged major emitters to intensify emission reductions and wealthy nations to fulfill their climate finance commitments, aligning with the G20's theme of "One Earth, One Family, One Future."

Emphasizing unity and cooperation among nations, Guterres warned against divisions, rising tensions, and eroding trust, which could lead to catastrophic consequences.

"All of this is attainable, but it requires collective action. No nation, region, or group, not even the G20, can do it alone. We must act as one family to save our planet and secure our future," Guterres concluded.

[pjcarson]

Are moving everyone to electric while simultaneously moving to net zero electricity.. did anybody else here that

[bnkundwa]

A good climate means a good health and wealth.

[House_of_GEB]

He tried so hard to create that atmosphere and just like all great diplomats they reminded him that its all a dream. We need reform but he the insider just told us that he does not see this happening😮. All states should withdraw from the UN chart until further notice. Its a new world order💜🗝

[sidensvans]

Yap yap yap . If you believe this, you will fall for anything .

[diegodiniz]

Secretary-general, said:The responsabilities have to be of the countries, do not leardership only.
Which does it meaning?
Each people, regardless from the country who is living;must be taking part and begin is doing something to go down this global process of contamination and death coming forth to planet.
Are you doing something by yourselve guys?
What are the action that have you done to help the planet?

[OldScientist]

The UN's IPCC AR6, chapter 12 "Climate Change Information for Regional Impact and for Risk Assessment", section 12.5.2, table 12.12 confirms there is a lack of evidence or no signal that the following have changed:
Air Pollution Weather (temperature inversions),
Aridity,
Avalanche (snow),
Average precipitation,
Average Wind Speed,
Coastal Flood,
Agricultural drought,
Hydrological drought,
Erosion of Coastlines,
Fire Weather (hot and windy),
Flooding From Heavy Rain (pluvial floods),
Frost,
Hail,
Heavy Rain,
Heavy Snowfall and Ice Storms,
Landslides,
Marine Heatwaves,
Ocean Acidity,
Radiation at the Earth’s Surface,
River/Lake Floods,
Sand and Dust Storms,
Sea Level,
Severe Wind Storms,
Snow, Glacier, and Ice Sheets,
Tropical Cyclones

[ShahrezadNorMohammadiy]

The bravery of Afghan women must inspire us to greater action.
Despite restrictions, many continue to:
- Deliver lifesaving services.
- Own & operate businesses.
- Run women’s organizations.
- Speak out against the violations to their rights.
— UN Women🌺

[Goals]

UN Secretary-General Somalia is facing devastated situation social-economic crises, Massive corruption, injustice and meddling of foreign interference, we are concerned on this dramatic challenges, while the government is not focusing and sorting out all this crises, we are have no functioning parliament, judiciary all the govt is controlled by åuthotarian regime of Hassan sheekh mohamud, the devastating humanitarian crisis is worsening and it needs to respond urgently, people loose hope of recovering and stable life, we are calling quick respond and intervene by International community and face the challenges, people need change to happen NOW. Hon Secretary-General I wish you will focus deeply of these mounting crises. thank you so much.

[Dsobolik-dehc]

We shall see for ourselves the civility of humankind throughout this process towards peace WORLDWIDE! Good work. Patience is always required in these situations. I still believe in Life and Humanity as a civilized species.

[peterbeer]

[11:11] I think India's uniqueness creates a great opportunity for inclusion and cooperation in the UN for the world. On the other hand, the same uniqueness needs to proof it could be a voice for the world, this is a complicated matter. I think India's uniqueness could in fact be the cultural gap that creates unclarity and with that too difficult communication.

[voorvenkraaf]

Indonesia loves Japan's attractive culture.

[nature]

UNO should promote women rights publically in the middle East (Arabs) 👍 They are far from international games, scientific researches, international institutions...

[imnotanalien]

The countries that are producing 80% of carbon emissions are producing for 8B people, that includes food, all technology, medicines, and all aid and loans to those same developing countries. If the developing countries would take care of their own needs, carbon production would drastically go down in developed countries. Taxpayers would not have to work 2 jobs to pay aid and free loans to developing countries…. that would also reduce carbon emissions. Reduce the population, that would also reduce carbon emissions.

[luispadrao]

Parabéns pelo trabalho e plena era da tecnologia ainda continua fazendo viagem para congresso, reuniões etc.. para que serve a vídeo conferência e uma forma de poupar energia e dinheiro para ajuda humanitária. que Deus/Ala abençoe

[luispadrao]

A tecnologia e uma ferramenta que agiliza os meios de comunicação (congressos, reuniões, cursos etc..) porque vocês não eliminam viagens e deslocamentos com aviões e outros meios de transportes que poluem com o seu combustível o planeta e tão simples e sua qualidade de vida vai melhorar e seu bolso e o nosso agradece e pode ser usado em ajuda humanitária uma visão mais nobre. Deus/Ala abençoe

[somaliaidmission]

From somalia my name is Ahmed duubow onbihave of somali aid mission organisation

[luispadrao]

Parabéns pelo trabalho vamos valorizar a tecnologia e usar os meios de comunicação (vídeo conferência, celulares etc..) para fazer as reuniões, congressos etc.., para evitar fadiga em longas viagem de avião e outros meios de transporte, já que o povo tem que engolir e fazer uso da tecnologia vocês poderiam fazer o mesmo sua qualidade de vida iria melhorar 100%. Deus/Ala abençoe a todos amém.

[maidalynnn.jaguitrnmmphd]

United Nation's Secretary General Urgent Call to G20 Climate Action Press Briefing

[faizalmacho]

we have something urgent & important

How to solve War.

Not climate crisis

[luispadrao]

Vamos usar a tecnologia para fazer reuniões, congressos, trabalhos etc. assim evitamos de queimar combustível e poluir o planeta nas viagens longas dando qualidade de vida a vocês mesmos.