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UN Chief Welcomes General Assembly Action on Climate Change Obligations
(MENAFN) António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, has welcomed the adoption of a General Assembly resolution reinforcing states’ obligations on climate change, according to reports.
The resolution follows an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice regarding the legal responsibilities of states in addressing climate-related harm. It was adopted with 141 votes in favor, 8 against, and 28 abstentions.
Guterres described the decision as a strong affirmation of international law, climate justice, and scientific consensus, emphasizing that governments have a duty to protect populations from the worsening impacts of the climate crisis.
He highlighted the leadership of Small Island Developing States and Pacific nations, along with the role of young climate activists in advancing global action on the issue.
The UN chief also stressed that those least responsible for emissions are disproportionately affected by climate change, calling this imbalance a major injustice that must be addressed.
He reiterated his call for a rapid global shift away from fossil fuels, identifying them as the primary driver of global warming, and emphasized the growing role of renewable energy as a more affordable and secure alternative.
Guterres added that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C remains essential, framing it as critical to building a more stable and sustainable future, according to reports.
The resolution follows an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice regarding the legal responsibilities of states in addressing climate-related harm. It was adopted with 141 votes in favor, 8 against, and 28 abstentions.
Guterres described the decision as a strong affirmation of international law, climate justice, and scientific consensus, emphasizing that governments have a duty to protect populations from the worsening impacts of the climate crisis.
He highlighted the leadership of Small Island Developing States and Pacific nations, along with the role of young climate activists in advancing global action on the issue.
The UN chief also stressed that those least responsible for emissions are disproportionately affected by climate change, calling this imbalance a major injustice that must be addressed.
He reiterated his call for a rapid global shift away from fossil fuels, identifying them as the primary driver of global warming, and emphasized the growing role of renewable energy as a more affordable and secure alternative.
Guterres added that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C remains essential, framing it as critical to building a more stable and sustainable future, according to reports.
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