UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels are faltering. Speaking ahead of the UN’s climate week and diplomatic gathering, Guterres highlighted delays in submitting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from Paris Agreement signatories, citing geopolitical tensions and trade rivalries as key obstacles. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “We are on the verge of this objective collapsing,” signaling a critical moment for global climate action.
