UN chief calls for credible climate action, summit

The head of the United Nations on Monday urged world leaders to take "credible" new action to curb climate change.

Antonio Guterres, U.N. Secretary-General said “And so today, I am announcing that I will convene a Climate Ambition Summit in September 2023. I call on every leader to step up, from governments, businesses, cities and regions, civil society and finance. They must come with new, tangible and credible climate action to accelerate the pace of change. The invitation is open, but there is a price of entry, and the price of entry is non-negotiable: credible, serious and new climate action and nature-based solutions that will move the needle forward and respond to the urgency of the climate crisis must be presented.”The U.N. chief said he wants all countries to make an extra effort to reduce emissions this decade in line with the 1.5-degree goal and ensure support for those who need it.