Where UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change: A comprehensive analysis
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Carbon Brief Staff
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Carbon Brief examines the positions of candidates vying to become the next UN Secretary General on climate change, following António Guterres' tenure ending in 2026. The article analyzes each candidate's record, statements, and policy proposals regarding climate action, providing a comprehensive overview of where the potential next UN leader stands on one of the most pressing global issues.
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Since becoming the ninth secretary general on 1 January 2017, Guterres has been a strong advocate for climate action
Ban Ki-moon also 'fought tirelessly to ensure that climate change stays at the top of the global agenda'
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