In flood-hit Pakistan, Guterres appeals for ‘massive’ global support, tougher action on climate change

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Pakistan on Friday to show solidarity with the people of the country following the loss of life and destruction caused by this year’s devastating floods. He appealed for massive international support to tackle this “climate catastrophe”.

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