Hey fam, big news from the United Nations General Assembly! 🌍 UN Secretary-General António Guterres just called for a Climate Summit that’s gearing up as the warm-up act for COP30 in Brazil later this year. 🔥
Wondering what COP30 even means? It’s the 30th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference, where leaders hash out ways to cut greenhouse gases (think: carbon dioxide and methane) to slow down global warming.
This Summit at UNGA is a crucial checkpoint: How many countries will lock in new carbon reduction commitments—aka official pledges to trim their CO₂ footprint? For South and Southeast Asia, this matters big time. From heat waves in India to rising sea levels in Bangladesh and haze in Indonesia, the fallout of climate inaction is real. 💧🔥
Young changemakers across Mumbai, Manila, Jakarta, and beyond are already tuning in. You can track these carbon pledges on your phone, support eco-friendly startups pushing solar panels and electric scooters, or simply spread the word with #Youth4Climate. 🌱
As we build momentum toward COP30 in Brazil, the question is: will countries step up or hit snooze on their promises? Keep your eyes on the headlines and your hearts in the cause—our planet needs us all in the game! 🙌
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Brazil hopes to see progress on global commitment to climate change
cgtn.com
