BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Emissions must be
drastically reduced, and the transition to renewable energy sources
must be accelerated, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said,
Trend reports.
He made the statement in his video address at the international
conference dedicated to World Environment Day (WED), taking place
today in Baku under the motto “Inspired by Nature. For the Climate.
For Our Future.”
“According to him, the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) is committed to working with governments to save lives,
protect people, and strengthen economies.
We must implement more sustainable and affordable energy
solutions and ensure real energy security.
I want to emphasize that the fastest and most cost-effective way
to achieve this goal is already apparent, and effective solutions
exist. It is important to protect forests, land, and seas, as well
as to help communities adapt to climate change, which is becoming
increasingly destructive every year,” Guterres noted.
