UN chief Ban Ki-moon voices deep concern over pace of climate action
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, expressing deep concern about slow action to combat climate change, told governments at UN-organised talks in Peru that there was no "time for tinkering". He urged a radical shift to greener economies.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, expressing deep concern about slow action to combat climate change, told governments at UN-organised talks in Peru that there was no "time for tinkering". He urged a radical shift to greener economies.
There was still a chance of limiting global warming to an internationally agreed ceiling of 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial times to help avert floods, droughts, desertification and rising sea levels, Ban said.
This is not a time for tinkering; it’s a time for transformation. I am concerned
"But the window of opportunity is fast narrowing," he told delegates from about 190 nations.
The Lima talks began on December 1, and are due to end tomorrow.
The aim is to work on a deal, due in Paris in a year, to limit rising greenhouse gas emissions.
"This is not a time for tinkering; it is a time for transformation," he said.
He said there were some signs of progress, but added: "I am deeply concerned that our collective action does not match our common responsibilities.