Guterres: “Countries must drastically reduce their greenhouse emissions in 2025”

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries around the world to drastically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 to reverse the climate crisis threatening the planet.

“In 2025, countries must lead the world on a safer path by significantly reducing emissions and supporting the transition to a renewable future,” the UN chief stressed in a video message released Monday on the occasion of the New Year.

Noting that the world has suffered a decade of deadly heat, the senior UN official noted that the last 10 years, including 2024, have been the hottest on record.

“We are witnessing climate collapse – in real time. We must leave this path that is leading us to catastrophe – and we have no time to lose,” he insisted.

In a new report released on Monday, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said 2024 is expected to be the hottest year on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fueled by human activities. She also noted that the effects of climate change have been felt across the world this year.

Separately, the UN Secretary-General said he sees hope in developing countries fighting for financial and climate justice, and in the scientists and pioneers who are blazing new trails for humanity .

He stressed that the Compact for the Future, adopted last September by UN member states, provides new impetus for building peace through disarmament and prevention.

Other goals include reforming the global financial system, promoting more opportunities for women and youth, and putting in place technology safeguards “so that people come before profits.” and that rights prevail over uncontrollable algorithms,” added Mr. Guterres.

He concluded by calling for closing ranks to begin a “new beginning” in 2025.