# United Nations secretary-general António Guterres affirmed that the Paris Agreement goals are still within reach, despite last year’s temperatures surpassing the 1.5-degrees Celsius threshold. He made the statement in response to the World Meteorological Organisation’s report showing alarming climate trends, including record carbon dioxide levels and ocean warming. Guterres urges global leaders to act quickly, embracing renewable energy and national climate plans to limit global temperature rise. He emphasises the need for urgent action to ensure a sustainable future.
UN secretary-general affirms Paris Agreement goals are still within reach