UN chief calls for ambitious action on climate disruption, nature loss, pollution

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UN chief calls for ambitious action on climate disruption, nature loss, pollution

STORY: UN chief calls for ambitious action on climate disruption, nature loss, pollution DATELINE: April 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UN Headquarters in New York, U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the triple crisis of climate disruption, nature loss and pollution requires ambitious action. The top UN official made the remarks in his message for the International Mother Earth Day, which falls on April 22 annually. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Today is International Mother Earth Day. It is a chance to reflect on how humanity has been treating our planet. The truth is, we have been poor custodians of our fragile home. Today, the Earth is facing a triple planetary crisis. Climate disruption. Nature and biodiversity loss. Pollution and waste. This triple crisis is threatening the well-being and survival

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