Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary-General urged world policymakers to do more to address the threat of climate change as negotiators attempt to forge a new global warming pact next year.
Speaking to hundreds of international delegates at the start of a climate gathering in Abu Dhabi, Ban Ki-moon warned that time is running out to reduce harmful emissions and that political leaders need to offer bold commitments to drive meaningful change.
Ban Ki-moon was in the United Arab Emirates capital to open a conference he organized to lay the groundwork for a climate summit he has called for world leaders in New York City this September 23rd which seeks to unite global efforts to fight global warming. Ban has asked governments of the world to bring new proposals to the New York City meeting. The meeting is an informal opportunity for countries to “put their cards on the table” and reveal new emission reduction targets and action plans.
Over 1,000 participants, including former US Vice President Al Gore and government ministers from around the world, are attending the May 4th and 5th meeting.
Ban said “I count on representatives of governments, the private sector and civil society who gathered here in Abu Dhabi to explore international and multi stakeholder initiatives with high potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening climate resilience.”
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