‘It’s my duty to tell the truth’: UN chief on the climate crisis, capitalism and reasons to be hopeful
U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres, addressing his last General Assembly, warned that the climate emergency is deepening and linked to the current economic model. He argued that unchecked capitalism fuels emissions, yet highlighted progress such as renewable growth and international cooperation. Guterres called for accelerated action, stressing that collective effort can still secure a livable future.