As the world counts down to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations this Thursday, global leaders are confronting urgent questions about multilateral cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions. CGTN's World Insight series launches a high-level dialogue titled United for the Future: The UN at 80, featuring insights from UN climate leader Selwyn Hart.
Crossroads for Multilateralism
Eight decades after its founding, the UN faces unprecedented challenges from unilateralism and geopolitical rivalries. Hart, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General, emphasized the critical need for collaborative climate governance: "The climate crisis respects no borders – it demands collective action, not zero-sum politics."
Asia's Climate Imperative
With Asia home to over 60% of the world's population and major carbon-emitting economies, Hart highlighted the region's pivotal role in achieving net-zero targets. He praised renewable energy advancements in countries like India and Vietnam while urging faster transitions from fossil fuel-dependent industries.
Pathways to Progress
The interview explored innovative financing mechanisms for developing nations and the importance of technology transfers. Hart stressed that "climate action must be equitable" to maintain trust in multilateral systems, particularly for small island states facing existential threats.
