"The world is not on target to curb global warming and more action is needed on all fronts, the United Nations warned on Friday, in the run-up to crucial international talks aimed at stemming the climate crisis.
The Global Stocktake report, the latest warning from the U.N. about environmental perils, will form the basis of the COP28 talks in Dubai at the end of the year and follows months of wildfires and soaring temperatures.
The report, culminating a two-year evaluation of the 2015 Paris climate agreement goals, distils thousands of submissions from experts, governments and campaigners and will lay the groundwork for the global stock-take discussion at COP28.
"The Paris Agreement has driven near-universal climate action by setting goals and sending signals to the world regarding the urgency of responding to the climate crisis," it said. "While action is proceeding, much more is needed now on all fronts.""
David Stanway and Riham Alkousaa report for Reuters September 8, 2023.
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"U.N. Report Warns Nations Have ‘Rapidly Narrowing Window’ To Cut Emissions" (New York Times)
"U.N. Report Warns Nations Have ‘Rapidly Narrowing Window’ To Cut Emissions" (Washington Post)
"UN Report Says The World Is Way Off Track To Curb Global Warming, But Offers Ways To Fix That" (AP)
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