UN chief urges nations at COP29 to cut fossil fuel use, boost renewables, and support climate finance.

At the COP29 summit in Baku, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged countries to develop new national climate action plans focusing on emissions reductions, clean energy, and fair transitions. He emphasized the need for a 30% cut in fossil fuel use by 2030 and highlighted the economic benefits of renewable energy, which is now cheaper than fossil fuels in many areas. Guterres also called for increased climate finance to help poorer nations adapt to and mitigate climate impacts.

November 11, 2024
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