Guterres presses developed nations on climate finance ahead of COP31 in Türkiye

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, speaking in Islamabad, urged developed countries to deliver promised climate finance and technology to vulnerable developing nations, emphasizing that leadership from the latter cannot replace donor responsibility. The statement sets the tone for COP31 in Türkiye, where financing gaps and adaptation support will be central. The appeal is consistent with longstanding Guterres rhetoric, but the venue and timing signal an effort to pressure wealthy nations ahead of formal negotiations.