UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a rallying cry for global unity in his New Year message, urging humanity to make 2025 a 'new beginning' amid ongoing crises.
A World in Crisis—But Not Without Hope
Guterres didn’t sugarcoat 2024: 'Wars, inequality, and climate breakdown have left many in despair,' he said. The past decade’s record-breaking heatwaves, including 2024, signal a planet 'on the road to ruin.' But he insisted: 'We have no time to lose.'
Roadmap to Renewal
The UN chief outlined actionable steps:
Slash emissions and turbocharge renewable energy transitions
Support developing nations fighting for climate and financial justice
Prioritize peace through the Pact for the Future (adopted September 2024)
'Activists, humanitarians, and young leaders give me hope,' Guterres added, spotlighting grassroots efforts driving change.
A Call to Unite
With 2025 looming, Guterres vowed to stand with those building 'a more peaceful, equal, and healthy future.' His final message? 'Not as a world divided—but as nations united.'
But he insisted: 'We have no time to lose.'
Slash emissions and turbocharge renewable energy transitions
Support developing nations fighting for climate and financial justice
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