UN Chief Says Fossil Fuels Driving Global Climate Crisis

NEW YORK, NY– Fossil fuels are the principal driver of the climate crisis, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said while welcoming the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice regarding states’ obligations on climate change.

“The path to climate justice runs through a rapid, just, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy,” Guterres said on May 20 in a statement following the adoption of the resolution.

The UN chief described the resolution as “a powerful affirmation of international law, climate justice, science, and the responsibility of states to protect people from the escalating climate crisis.”

“Those least responsible for climate change are paying the highest price,” Guterres said. “That injustice must end.”

“The task ahead is clear — keep 1.5°C within reach and build a safer, fairer, and more resilient future for all,” he added, stressing that renewable energy is the cheapest and most secure form of energy supply.

Earlier on May 20, the UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on states’ obligations regarding climate change by a recorded vote of 141 in favor, eight against and 28 abstentions.

The resolution called on countries to comply with international obligations to protect the climate system and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (IANS)

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