"U.N. Climate Ambition Summit: Demanding Accountability and Action on Global Emissions"

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has been outspoken against fossil fuel producers, accusing them of "profiting from destruction" and urging governments to stop funding coal and new oil and gas projects. However, he has refrained from naming specific countries, highlighting the limitations of diplomatic efforts in addressing urgent global warming issues. Guterres is hosting a Climate Ambition Summit where only countries that have taken action as urged will be given a speaking role, employing a "naming and shaming" approach without explicitly naming anyone. The effectiveness of the United Nations in driving action on climate change remains a question, as national governments and companies must ultimately take action themselves.