Climate experts worry next UN chief will deprioritize global warming

As António Guterres's term nears its end, climate advocates fear his successor may not maintain the same level of urgency on decarbonization and fossil fuel accountability.

First covered Sep 22, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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49d Guardian Environment Fears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate action — Experts say some of António Guterres’s possible successors could be ‘disastrous’ for efforts to tackle crisis Fears are mounting that the next UN secretary…

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