UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a call for urgent global action to combat climate change, coinciding with a significant heatwave affecting Europe.
The ongoing extreme weather conditions underscore the pressing need for a transition to clean energy solutions, as outlined in Guterres' recent blueprint.
Guterres' appeal highlights the potential for irreversible damage if ambitious climate measures are not undertaken promptly.
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Update at 12:00 UTC on 2026-06-23
UN News reported As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
Sources: UN News