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| Mon, 15th Mar 2021 10:23:00 |
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Recognizing ‘historic tipping point’, UN begins push towards more sustainable energy future |
“Our challenge is clear: to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the world must cut carbon emissions by at least 45 per cent below 2010 levels within the next decade”, Secretary-General António Guterres?said.
He joined more than 20 ministerial-level "Global Champions" for the virtual launch of substantive preparations for the High-level Dialogue on Energy, a summit-level event he will convene in September.
He underscored that the world was “way off track” and needed to use the COVID-19 recovery period to build a sustainable economy, driven by renewables.
“If we want this energy transition to be just, and to succeed in creating new jobs, a cleaner and healthier environment and a resilient future, developing countries need strong support”, said the top UN Official.
Leading up to the summit in September, Mr. Guterres saw the dialogue as an opportunity to “accelerate the deployment of renewables globally and ensure that the developing world has access to them”.
Governments, businesses and others will be urged to present stronger commitments in the form of voluntary Energy Compacts, for how to accelerate action and achieve clean, affordable energy for all by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.
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