Outgoing UN chief says climate action must drive global governance

António Guterres told delegates at COP31 that tackling the climate crisis is central to all human life and must be integrated into every aspect of global governance, as negotiators work toward binding commitments.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM PT · 4 articles

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Coverage

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2d Guardian Environment ‘You cannot build peace on a burning planet,’ UN chief tells Cop31 in farewell speech — António Guterres says climate action central to every aspect of UN’s work, as leaders depart Cop31 and talks go on Tackling the climate crisis is central to…

2d via Bluesky ‘You cannot build peace on a burning planet,’ UN chief tells Cop31 in farewell speech — António Guterres says climate action central to every aspect of UN’s work, as leaders depart Cop31 and talks go on

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Discussion

Bluesky: @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 1d ago · 72 ♥ Climate crisis must be at heart of global governance and international cooperation, as it affects every other issue. A safe climate underpins everything. UN Secretary general Antonio Guterres final message at his last Cop press conference www.theguardian.com/environment/... · @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 2d ago · 62 ♥ 'None of us can give up the fight to protect the planet.' · @katharinehayhoe.com Katharine Hayhoe · 2d ago · 62 ♥ 'None of us can give up the fight to protect the planet.' · @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 1d ago · 52 ♥ Climate change does not stay in its lane. It drives anger and displacement around the world. It wipes out development gains built over decades. It pushes countries deeper into deficit. It aggravates competition for land and water. · @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 1d ago · 17 ♥ Climate crisis must be at heart of global governance and international cooperation, as it affects every other issue. A safe climate underpins everything. UN Secretary general Antonio Guterres final message at his last Cop press conference www.theguardian.com/environment/... · @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 1d ago · 17 ♥ 'You cannot build peace on a burning planet,' UN chief tells #COP31 in farewell speech - @fionaharvey.bsky.social, @olliemilman.bsky.social, @readfearn.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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