Guterres and Lula urged unity for a global agreement at COP30, emphasizing the urgency of transitioning from fossil fuels to combat climate change.
Guterres and Lula in a last-minute attempt to rally countries to unite around the COP30 agreement
Analysis: COP30 – Calls for a ‘roadmap’ to end fossil fuels gain momentum
Over 80 countries support Brazil’s proposal for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels during COP30 negotiations in Belém.
The International Court of Justice delivers watershed climate ruling
The ICJ ruled that countries must protect people and the environment from climate change, linking obligations to the Paris Agreement.
World Environment Day 2025: Beat plastic pollution
World Environment Day emphasizes combating plastic pollution, hosted by Korea, urging global action for sustainable practices and solutions.
United Nations: The fossil fuel industry is engaging in disinformation campaigns to slow the transition to clean energy
The UN warns of misinformation by fossil fuel companies to hinder clean energy transition, emphasizing strong public support for climate action. Urges leaders to prioritize ambitious and fair climate policies.
United Nations: The world smashed heat records in 2023
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization issued a dire warning about unprecedented climate impacts in 2023, with record-breaking temperatures and alarming ocean warming, signaling a red alert for escalating climate crisis in 2024.
Opinion: COP28 – you can’t argue with the laws of physics
Despite of a deal at COP28 OPEC members still hangs on to the fairy-tale that fossil fuels will last forever.
Analysis: COP28, a compromised deal reached amidst all-time high fossil fuel influence
The UN’s climate talks almost collapsed over the phrasing of reducing fossil fuel usage. While nearly 130 countries supported the more assertive ‘phasing out’ language, it was replaced by the softer option, ‘phasing down’, due to opposition from economies heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Despite the compromised language, the deal marked a first-time indication that the fossil fuel industry’s days are numbered. However, critics argue it falls short of action necessary to avoid severe climate change impacts.
The United Nations warns about environmental tipping points
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit, UN scientists warn of potential ‘tipping points’ causing irreversible environmental damage due to climate change and overconsumption. They stress urgent action to prevent ecosystem collapse and widespread species extinction.
Video: On Earth Day Antonio Guterres ramped up the climate urgency message
Antonio Guterres’s Earth Day message.
A greener life, a greener world 