UN Chief Guterres Urges New Climate Plans Ahead of COP30

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared the fossil fuel era is nearing its end and urged nations to submit ambitious new climate plans before the COP30 summit in Brazil.

• $2 trillion invested in clean energy last year, surpassing fossil fuels by $800 billion; solar power is now 41% cheaper and offshore wind 53% cheaper than fossil fuels.
• Calls for G20 nations to align national climate plans with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target, doubling energy efficiency and tripling renewables capacity by 2030; highlights financing gaps especially in Africa and urges reform of global finance and debt relief.