United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told leaders of small islands at COP29 on Wednesday (13) that they have “every right to be angry”.
“The G20 is responsible for around 80% of global emissions. And it is an injustice that must end,” he said.
Small Island Developing States, a group of 39 states and 18 associate members, are recognized by the United Nations as particularly vulnerable to rising water levels and more extreme weather as the world warms due to continued burning. and history of coal, oil and gas.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also addressed delegates, taking aim at Europe, saying that the overseas territories of France and the Netherlands are among those most affected by climate change.
Aliyev then attacked European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell for comments he made in 2022 when he called Europe “a garden” and most of the world a “jungle” that “could invade the garden.” .
“If we are jungles, then stay away from us and do not interfere in our affairs,” Aliyev said.
In 2022, Borrell denied that the comments he made were racist and apologized for any offense caused by the comments which sparked criticism at the time.
The annual climate talks are an opportunity for small island countries to pressure G20 governments to take much more ambitious steps to reduce emissions.
This content was originally published in You have the right to be angry, says Guterres to small islands at COP29 on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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