The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived. Leaders must lead. No more hesitancy. No more excuses. No more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that. It is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the very worst of climate change. But only with dramatic, immediate climate action. — ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
Secretary-General António Guterres briefs the press on new data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). UN Photo/Mark Garten
"As we commemorate Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy, let us be animated by his spirit of humanity, dignity and justice. Let us stand with women and girls, young people and change makers everywhere. And let us take action to build a better world." — António Guterres on Nelson Mandela International Day.
