New york: The world is on the brink of exceeding the critical 1.5-degree Celsius climate threshold, but efforts must be made to limit the duration of this overshoot, according to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. He emphasized the urgency of the situation during a briefing on the latest UN report concerning global warming.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Guterres stated, “Our mission is simple — but not easy: Make any overshoot as small and as short as possible.” The UN report highlights the ongoing international efforts aimed at restricting global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, underscoring the necessity for immediate action to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
The UN Secretary General’s remarks come at a time when the international community faces increasing pressure to address the challenges posed by climate change. The report serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of inaction and the importance of global cooperation in tackling this pressing issue.