UN Climate Summit Excludes US and China, Puts Pressure on Top Emitters

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will host a Climate Ambition Summit to gather heads of state and business leaders who have shown stronger action on climate change. Notably absent from the list of 34 speakers are China, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. The summit aims to inspire action from countries and companies whose climate plans are not aligned with global targets. Criteria for selection include updated climate plans, net-zero emissions commitments, and phasing out fossil fuels. The summit will also feature non-member states and international financial institutions. Guterres has been critical of countries' climate actions, stating that current efforts are falling short.