{"id":85439,"date":"2026-04-21T16:47:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/guterres-urges-countries-to-bring-about-a-renewable-revolution-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:48:23","slug":"guterres-urges-countries-to-bring-about-a-renewable-revolution-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/guterres-urges-countries-to-bring-about-a-renewable-revolution-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Guterres urges countries to ‘bring about a renewable revolution’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cConflict in the Middle East has created the most serious energy crisis in a generation<\/strong>“he said in a video message<\/a> Petersburg in Berlin on Tuesday for the climate talks. <\/p>\n

“And it makes one fact crystal clear: fossil fuels are not only ruining our planet \u2013 they’re holding economies hostage.” <\/p>\n

increase in investment<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

The Secretary General made the case for renewable energy investment, which reached $2.2 trillion or double the amount invested in fossil fuels last year<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

He stressed that “domestic renewable energy is the cheapest, fastest and most reliable source of new energy,” paving the way to real and sustainable energy security. <\/p>\n

However, this requires action on three fronts. <\/p>\n

a fair change<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

“First, We must respond to the energy crisis without deepening the climate crisis<\/strong>,\u201d he said, recalling that the world has experienced the hottest time on record in the past 11 years \u201cand every major climate indicator is turning red.\u201d <\/p>\n

His second point asked for building the necessary infrastructure<\/strong> “Delivering clean electricity to every home” by expanding energy grids, storage and modern power systems. <\/p>\n

Ultimately, the international community must raise finance<\/strong>Especially for developing countries because “without support, the transition will be slower, less fair and less safe.” <\/p>\n

keep your promises<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

He said that for developing countries, clean energy finance costs are two to three times higher than for rich economies. <\/p>\n

\u201cYet many developed countries are retreating from climate and development finance commitments,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

UN chief calls for climate justice. He urged countries to keep climate finance promises, replenish multilateral climate funds and mobilize $1.3 billion annually by 2035 to support developing countries. <\/p>\n

‘Make the right choice’<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

The international community must also significantly increase adaptation finance \u201cas a matter of survival,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

Although communities on the front lines of the climate crisis did the least to cause it, they are paying the highest price. <\/p>\n

\u201cAdaptation saves lives, protects livelihoods and strengthens economies,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd every dollar invested today saves many times the losses avoided tomorrow.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Secretary-General issued a challenge to the international community, saying, “We can repeat the failures of the past \u2013 or we can revolutionize renewables<\/strong>” <\/p>\n

He urged leaders to “make the right choices” for climate stability, energy security and a livable future for all. <\/p>\n

climate talks<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

The Petersburg Climate Dialogue is an international conference hosted each year by Germany to advance dialogue ahead of the annual United Nations COP climate change conferences. <\/p>\n

Ministers and high-level envoys from some 40 countries<\/a> Participating in the current talks to be held from April 20-21. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe discussions are expected to focus on three main priorities: Implementation paris agreement<\/a>International Climate Finance and Geopolitical Resilience,” according to<\/a> United Nations Climate Secretariat, UNFCCC<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The next UN climate conference, COP31, is to be held in Antalya, Turkey<\/strong>, this november<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The UNFCCC supports the Petersburg climate talks as part of the broader multilateral climate process. <\/p>\n

It added that the informal format “allows parties to explore solutions to complex and sensitive issues outside of formal negotiation settings.”<\/p>\n

Furthermore, \u201cthese exchanges may help to identify areas of further convergence Intersessional climate talks in Bonn in June<\/a> \u201cAnd contribute to the preparations for decisions at COP31.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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