Chinese President Xi Jinping said green and low-carbon development has become a trend of the times despite ups and downs in global climate governance, while delivering a speech via video link at the Leaders Meeting on Climate and the Just Transition on Wednesday.
Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Xi said as unprecedented global changes unfold at a faster pace, humanity has come to a new crossroads.
"Although some major country's persistent pursuit of unilateralism and protectionism has seriously impacted international rules and the international order, history will, as always, move forward through twists and turns. As long as we enhance confidence, solidarity and cooperation, we will overcome the headwinds and steadily move forward global climate governance and all progressive endeavors of the world," he said.
Xi shared four points in this regard, calling on the international community to adhere to multilateralism, deepen international cooperation, accelerate the just transition and strengthen results-oriented actions.
At the virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries. The goal was to accelerate global climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be held in Brazil later this year.
The meeting was part of effort to sustain political momentum during a pivotal year for combating climate change, according to a senior UN official. This year is the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the upcoming deadline for countries to submit new climate plans.
Green, low-carbon development irreversible trend of times: Xi
Green, low-carbon development irreversible trend of times: Xi
