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UN chief calls on global community to take urgent action on climate change

'The next 18 months are critical in the fight to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5C (2.7F) and avoid the worst of climate chaos,' says Antonio Guterres

Yasin Gungor  | 22.06.2024 - Update : 23.06.2024
UN chief calls on global community to take urgent action on climate change

ISTANBUL

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged the international community to take urgent action on climate change.

"If there was ever a time to come together and deliver on climate – it is now," Guterres said in a message on X.

He emphasized the importance of the coming period, saying, "The next 18 months are critical in the fight to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5C (2.7F) and avoid the worst of climate chaos."

"Together, let’s create a healthy planet and a safer future for us all."

The UN has prioritized efforts to combat climate change, urging nations to commit to more ambitious targets under the Paris Agreement. The global goal is to limit the increase in global temperatures to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels to prevent catastrophic environmental consequences.

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