As the world’s leading economies direct trillions of dollars towards Covid-19 recovery packages, a significant proportion is going to fossil fuel industries without climate stipulations, according to the 2020 edition of the
Climate Transparency Report – which has assessed the climate performance of G20 countries.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has offered an unsolicited piece of advice to the 190-plus speakers, including heads of state and heads of government, who will address an unprecedented six high level plenary meetings during the General Assembly sessions September 23-27.
In less than 10 days, countries from around the planet will come together in New York for the United Nations Secretary General’s
Climate Action Summit. I look forward to representing
the Pacific Community (SPC) at this important event, and throughout “
Action Week” during the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Climate change is already altering the face of our planet.
Research shows that we need to put all our efforts over the coming decade to limit warming to 1.5°C and mitigate the catastrophic risks posed by increased droughts, floods, and extreme weather events.