The General Secretary to the United Nation António Guterres, has warned that the world is about to be faced with another deep emergency aside the Coronavirus pandemic.
Guterres made this known in his message to mark the International Mother Earth Day, NAN reports.
The UN chief, therefore called for decisive global action to protect the planet from both the coronavirus and the “existential threat of climate disruption’’.
Guterres further proposed climate-related actions to save countries.
“Second, where taxpayers’ money is used to rescue businesses, it needs to be tied to achieving green jobs and sustainable growth.
“Third, fiscal firepower must drive a shift from the grey to green economy, and make societies and people more resilient,’’ he said.
“Climate risks and opportunities must be incorporated into the financial system as well as all aspects of public policy making and infrastructure,’’ he added.
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