The consequences of not taking further action on climate change would be “beyond catastrophic” for the planet, US climate envoy John Kerry has warned.
The former secretary of state said the need to tackle the issue is “extremely urgent” for the whole world.
It comes as global leaders are to take part in a virtual summit on climate change from April 22, as US president Joe Biden leads a push to cut emissions.
The two-day summit will attempt to galvanise efforts by major economies to combat climate change ahead of key UN talks hosted by the UK this year.
Mr Kerry told Sky News’ Sophy Ridge On Sunday: “It’s extremely urgent.
The consequences of not taking further action on climate change would be “beyond catastrophic” for the planet, US climate envoy John Kerry has warned.
The former secretary of state said the need to tackle the issue is “extremely urgent” for the whole world.
It comes as global leaders are to take part in a virtual summit on climate change from April 22, as US president Joe Biden leads a push to cut emissions.
The two-day summit will attempt to galvanise efforts by major economies to combat climate change ahead of key UN talks hosted by the UK this year.
Mr Kerry told Sky News’ Sophy Ridge On Sunday: “It’s extremely urgent.
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