UN Secretary-General António Guterres made an urgent plea Thursday for global cooperation at COP30, declaring the climate summit’s 1.5°C warming limit a "non-negotiable red line" as negotiations enter their final stretch. 🔥
With 2025 projected to be one of the hottest years ever recorded, Guterres called for tripling adaptation finance to $300 billion annually by 2035 and overhauling global financial systems to meet climate goals. 💸"This isn’t just about numbers – it’s about survival," he told reporters.
The UN chief slammed fossil fuel interests for "market distortions" and disinformation campaigns, demanding a "just transition" to renewables. Meanwhile, a brief fire at the summit venue – quickly contained – underscored the high-stakes tension as delegates worked through the night. 🔌
Key sticking points remain:
Binding emission cuts for major polluters
Funding for developing nations
Fossil fuel phaseout timelines
With the Paris Agreement’s 2030 targets approaching, COP30 could decide whether the 1.5°C dream stays alive – or becomes another broken climate promise. 🌡️
