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Q&A: Where do the UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change?

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Q&A: Where do the UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change?
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Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres steps down after nearly a decade in the role at the end of 2026.



Since becoming the ninth secretary general on 1 January 2017, Guterres has been a strong advocate for climate action, saying in January 2026: 




“We have been outspoken on the urgent need for climate action, demanding ambition and working to rally governments, businesses and civil society.” 




According to the UN, his pre

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