United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres criticized “the persistence of a global economic model heavily dependent on fossil fuels”, saying that “the continuation of this trend will further complicate climate conditions and increase global warming.” “

Guterres, in his speech at the Forum of Major Economies on Energy and Climate, which continues its work in the US capital of Washington, believes that “price stability and sustainable growth can be achieved if consumers give their full attention to renewable and clean energy sources.” noting that “this issue contributes to reducing carbon emissions and energy security.

In the same context, he pointed out that “the solution for growth was clear and we have unlimited resources when it comes to energy needs such as wind, sun and tides that do not dry up” and stated that “if we can successfully replace polluting and limited fossil fuels with countless renewable resources.”

The UN Secretary-General called on the world’s governments to end the fossil fuel era, stressing that the climate crisis “is the first emergency and the renewable energy revolution is starting now.”

Last April, scientists warned that “immediate and deep cuts in carbon and other greenhouse gases are needed to address the climate emergency,” especially after new data from a study by scientists at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute revealed unusual rates of warming. An Arctic that is “seven times faster than the world average”.