COP29: UN chief urges all businesses to produce net zero transition plans within a year

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Credit: UN Climate Change / Kiara Worth

Antonio Guterres reiterates call for companies, financial firms, cities, and regions to develop credible, 1.5C-aligned transition plans ahead of COP30 Climate Summit next year in Brazil

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has again urged businesses, cities, and regions worldwide to develop "robust, accountable" net zero transition plans before next year's UN Climate Summit in Brazil....

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