As world leaders convene in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged on Thursday for immediate action to lower global temperatures and maintain the 1.5°C target.

The European Union's leaders will arrive at a global climate summit next week with a vague promise to soon announce a new emissions-cutting target, following a face-saving deal struck by ministers on Thursday evening.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the vital role of religious leaders in advancing climate change measures and achieving climate justice.