The UN Climate Ambition Summit kicks off in New York this week, with a focus on accelerating the decarbonisation of economies to expanding adaptation and early warning systems.
The UN Climate Ambition Summit kicks off in New York this week, on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
"I would of course be very happy if several of the G20 countries will be able to come to the summit and announce a quantum leap in their efforts to reduce emissions," Guterres told reporters this week. "Is this new? Is this ambitious?" Hart asked a briefing of UN member states this week, suggesting efforts to fast-forward timelines to reach net-zero emissions, develop plans to phase out fossil fuels, and make"generous" climate finance pledges.
Mindy Lubber, who heads sustainability nonprofit Ceres, said Guterres had consistently pushed for high standards in climate action, while finding ways to call out those who fall short.
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