Guterres: The planet has entered a overheating phase, what does it mean

In his speech at the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Guterres stressed that exceeding 1.5°C of global warming is now inevitable, and national commitments cover only 70% of emissions. The IPCC recommendations, which call for a 60% reduction in emissions by 2035, are critical for the future climate.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the planet is already experiencing a sustained overheating period, and climate changes will depend on how quickly anthropogenic emissions are reduced. He emphasized that existing national commitments are insufficient to avoid irreversible consequences.

Guterres urged countries to develop global early warning systems for natural disasters and to avoid greenwashing, which can lead to distorted ecological accountability. Despite political complexities, he emphasized that renewable energy sources are key tools for stabilizing the climate.

Recent decades have been the warmest in the history of instrumental observations, and oceans are accumulating extraordinary heat, harming marine ecosystems. NASA scientists have recorded a decrease in the reflection of sunlight from the Earth, which leads to its darkening and compensates for the loss of light in the Northern Hemisphere.

In light of the serious consequences of climate change, initiatives to reduce emissions and protect the environment are becoming increasingly important in today's world. Immediate actions are necessary to mitigate anthropogenic impact on the climate to avoid greater disasters in the future.