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Guterres Urges Urgent Climate Action at COP29

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges increased climate action and financial support for developing nations at COP29, highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis and its economic consequences.

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António GuterresSimon Stiell

What economic impacts of climate change were highlighted by Simon Stiell?: Simon Stiell, UNFCCC executive secretary, emphasized that climate impacts are reducing GDP by up to 5 percent in many countries, making climate action crucial for economic stability and opportunity.
What three priorities did Guterres emphasize for addressing the climate crisis?: Guterres highlighted three priorities: emergency emissions reduction, enhanced action to prevent climate disasters, and a new climate finance goal meeting actual needs, aiming to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
What were the main concerns raised by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at COP29?: The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, addressed the opening session of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, warning of a grim global warming situation and urging increased support for developing nations.
What was the overall message conveyed by Guterres regarding climate financing and action?: Guterres stressed that climate financing is not charity but an investment, and that climate action is imperative for a livable world and a prosperous future for all nations, urging a deal at COP29 to support developing countries.
What is the financial commitment requested from developed countries regarding climate adaptation?: Developed countries are urged to honor their promise of doubling climate adaptation financing to at least $40 billion annually by 2025, as the gap between adaptation needs and financing could reach $359 billion yearly by 2030.

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