UN chief stresses need for greater speed to achieve carbon neutrality

Although more Governments and businesses are committing to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the world is still falling far short of that goal, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in his latest push for a cleaner, greener future.

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UN chief hails Republic of Korea’s vow to achieve carbon neutrality

28 Oct 2020

The Republic of Korea’s pledge towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 has been hailed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as “a very positive step in the right direction”.

2021 a ‘crucial year’ for climate change, UN chief tells Member States

08 Feb 2021

The world is far from achieving agreed goals to reduce global warming in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday in his ongoing bid to secure greater commitment to averting climate catastrophe.

UN chief urges ‘clear and credible’ plans to achieve net zero

24 Mar 2021

The United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday urged all countries, companies and financial institutions to commit to net zero or carbon neutrality, with “clear and credible” plans to achieve the target, starting immediately.