Fears Grow Next UN Chief May Weaken Climate Action

Climate experts warn that several likely successors to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who steps down on 31 December, could downgrade the priority of the climate crisis. Candidates Rafael Grossi, Macky Sall and Olara Otunnu have raised particular concern, while some women contenders have stronger climate records. The choice will be a top issue at this week's UN General Assembly.