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on september 25, united nations secretary-general antonio guterres emphasized the threat of climate warming to sea level rise at the united nations headquarters in new york, saying that global sea levels are rising faster than at any time in the past 3,000 years, and the pace is still accelerating. he called for urgent action, with countries drastically reducing carbon emissions to limit sea level rise.

guterres has stressed on multiple occasions the urgency of reducing carbon emissions to limit sea level rise. he warned that without action, rising global temperatures could lead to catastrophic climate change, including significant rises in sea levels. guterres pointed out that in order to limit global temperature rise to less than 1.5 degrees celsius, carbon emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030. he called on countries to take immediate global action to achieve net-zero emissions, and emphasized in particular that the fossil fuel industry should start driving the global transition to renewable energy.

in april this year, guterres reiterated the above goals and emphasized the need for clear and ambitious emission reduction targets. he proposed a climate solidarity pact under which rich countries would support emerging economies in reducing emissions. additionally, he proposed an accelerated agenda calling on governments to phase out coal by 2040 and end public and private international funding of fossil fuels.

in june of this year, guterres reiterated this message in a special speech, stating that in order to maintain the 1.5 degrees celsius temperature rise limit, global emissions need to fall by 9% every year until 2030. he called on g20 countries, which are responsible for about 80% of global emissions, to take the lead in taking action.

beijing news shell finance reporter tao ye

editor chen li

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