António Guterres says the poor dont have a to pay for the rich

On November 13, 2024, António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, took to social media to deliver a powerful message about the climate crisis. In his statement, Guterres framed the climate emergency as a stark story of injustice, where the wealthiest nations, who contribute most to global carbon emissions, are causing a crisis that disproportionately affects the world's poorest communities. He emphasized that while the rich are the main drivers of climate change, it is the vulnerable populations who bear the brunt of its devastating consequences. Guterres highlighted the increasing frequency of climate extremes—such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves—that disproportionately affect people living in poverty, particularly in the Global South. These communities, often without the resources to adapt or recover, face life-threatening impacts while the wealthy nations, responsible for much of the environmental degradation, continue to disproportionately benefit. With urgency, Guterres called for "climate justice," stressing the need for immediate action to address the inequities that lie at the heart of the climate emergency. His message serves as a powerful reminder that the fight for climate action is not just about environmental sustainability, but about fairness, equity, and human rights.