The Urgent Call for Sustainability: Secretary-General Guterres Warns of the Dangers of Ignoring Mother Earth”.
On International Planet Day, Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres issued a warning about the chaos caused globally by pollution, extinction of species, ecosystems, and greenhouse gases. He emphasized that humanity is acting as a delinquent son to Mother Earth.
Guterres highlighted the destructive actions that are harming both nature and humanity, including endangering food production, polluting oceans and air, creating a more dangerous environment, and slowing down sustainable development. He urged for the restoration of harmony with nature by adopting sustainable production and consumption practices while protecting it from further harm.
Furthermore, he called for support for indigenous peoples and other groups most affected by climate and biodiversity crises. Guterres stressed the importance of providing climate justice to countries on the front lines while mobilizing financial resources to protect nature and promote sustainable development. Nations were encouraged to develop new climate plans that limit global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
In addition to these calls, Guterres urged the G20 to lead a swift and fair elimination of fossil fuels while ending subsidies that harm nature such as those supporting uncontrolled plastic production. He concluded his statement by emphasizing that repairing relationships with Mother Earth is crucial in addressing all of humanity’s challenges and urged immediate action to create a better future for everyone.
