A woman in South Sudan tends to her crops in a flooded field. Photo: Christian Aid
A woman in South Sudan tends to her crops in a flooded field. Photo: Christian Aid
A woman in South Sudan tends to her crops in a flooded field. Photo: Christian Aid
A woman in South Sudan tends to her crops in a flooded field. Photo: Christian Aid

UN chief Antonio Guterres tells Davos climate fight 'going up in smoke' due to inaction


Laura O'Callaghan
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The world is facing a litany of challenges that are “piling up like cars in a chain-reaction crash”, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the World Economic Forum in Davos.

In a rousing speech at the Swiss ski resort on Wednesday, he painted a bleak outlook for the world, which he said was “looking into the eye of a category 5 hurricane.”

The urgency of the fight against climate change, apart from the lack of action by governments and companies, is among the most concerning of issues at hand, he said.

The world’s lack of preparation for future pandemics, the war in Ukraine, geopolitical tension and the cost-of-living crisis are also contributing to what is a distressing concoction, the UN chief said.

Mr Guterres, 73, suggested that apathy among world leaders meant that the target of limiting global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels appears to be “nearly going up in smoke”.

He said the world was heading towards a 2.8ºC increase in warming, the consequences of which would be “devastating”.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos. EPA
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos. EPA

The 1.5ºC target was established in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, an accord that aims to “limit global warming to well below 2ºC, preferably to 1.5ºC degrees above pre-industrial levels.

Greenhouse gas emissions are at record levels and while companies are increasingly pledging to cut their pollution to as close as possible to zero, the benchmarks and criteria they use “are often dubious or murky”, Mr Guterres said.

“It leaves the door wide open to greenwashing,” he said, referring to unsubstantiated claims by some firms that their products are not harmful to the environment.

He urged business leaders in Davos to follow the principles outlined by the UN and the International Organisation for Standardisation to make “credible”, accountable net-zero pledges.

The guidelines were launched in November to become a reference text and help companies to come up with solid plans and avoid slogans, hype and obfuscation.

Mr Guterres urged the participants to “put forward credible and transparent transition plans on how to achieve net zero — and submit those plans before the end of this year”.

“The transition to net-zero must be grounded in real emissions cuts — and not rely on carbon credits and shadow markets,” he said.

And in a stark warning to decision makers, he said: “We are flirting with climate disaster. Every week brings a new climate horror story.

“The climate threat coming to a point of no return. There is lack of urgency among governments.”

Mr Guterres said “we have to confess that the battle is being lost” as he called on governments and the private sector to step up efforts in the fight against climate change.

He said the climate crisis and other challenges facing the world formed the “worst situation of my lifetime”.

On geopolitical divisions, he said there was a climate of mistrust among key players on the world stage.

He mentioned the West-East divide between the US and China as having far-reaching effects, while the North-South divide between rich and poor nations continued to grow bigger.

Mr Guterres urged the G20 to put forward a new plan to help developing countries on their paths to economic stability.

The “outlook is bleak” in terms of how the global economic crisis is affecting nations, and said women and girls stand to suffer the most, the UN chief said.

On health, he said Covid-19 was “still straining economies” and said it was regrettable that countries were failing to prepare for future pandemics because they had not learnt any lessons.

“We are nowhere near ready for the pandemics to come,” he said.

Global challenges are all interlinked, he said, and are “piling up like cars in a chain-reaction crash”.

“I am no here to sugar coat the scale of that challenge,” he said, adding that he was also not bemoaning “the sorry state of our world”.

“There are no perfect solutions in a perfect storm but we can work to control damage and to seize the opportunities available.”

World Economic Forum in Davos — in pictures

  • Lawrence Summers, president emeritus and professor at Harvard University, speaks during a panel session on day three of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Bloomberg
    Lawrence Summers, president emeritus and professor at Harvard University, speaks during a panel session on day three of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Bloomberg
  • Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Tanzanian President Samia Hassan during a panel discussion in Davos. AP
    Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Tanzanian President Samia Hassan during a panel discussion in Davos. AP
  • EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks at the forum. AP
    EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks at the forum. AP
  • Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, speaks to CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria at the Congress Centre in Davos. AFP
    Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, speaks to CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria at the Congress Centre in Davos. AFP
  • Iranian-American journalist and women's rights activist Masih Alinejad takes part in an interview with a TV news channel in Davos. AFP
    Iranian-American journalist and women's rights activist Masih Alinejad takes part in an interview with a TV news channel in Davos. AFP
  • Mr Mitsotakis is seen on a TV camera viewfinder at the Congress Centre in Davos. AFP
    Mr Mitsotakis is seen on a TV camera viewfinder at the Congress Centre in Davos. AFP
  • Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia's Economy and Planning Minister, speaks during a panel session in Davos. Bloomberg
    Faisal Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia's Economy and Planning Minister, speaks during a panel session in Davos. Bloomberg
  • Climate activist Greta Thunberg addresses journalists in Davos. Reuters
    Climate activist Greta Thunberg addresses journalists in Davos. Reuters
  • Mary Erdoes, chief executive of JP Morgan Chase's asset wealth management arm, listens during a panel session in Davos. Bloomberg
    Mary Erdoes, chief executive of JP Morgan Chase's asset wealth management arm, listens during a panel session in Davos. Bloomberg
  • Officials take part in the World Economic Forum's Busting Business Barriers session. Photo: World Economic Forum
    Officials take part in the World Economic Forum's Busting Business Barriers session. Photo: World Economic Forum
  • Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, is among the senior officials in Davos. Photo: WEF
    Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, is among the senior officials in Davos. Photo: WEF
  • Former US vice president Al Gore, who is also a member of board of trustees of the forum, at a session titled Leading the Charge through Earth's New Normal. Photo: WEF
    Former US vice president Al Gore, who is also a member of board of trustees of the forum, at a session titled Leading the Charge through Earth's New Normal. Photo: WEF
  • Famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs at the event. Photo: WEF
    Famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs at the event. Photo: WEF
  • Deemah Al Yahya, secretary general of the Digital Co-operation Organisation in Saudi Arabia, at the forum's Turning Technologies into the Markets of Tomorrow session. Photo: WEF
    Deemah Al Yahya, secretary general of the Digital Co-operation Organisation in Saudi Arabia, at the forum's Turning Technologies into the Markets of Tomorrow session. Photo: WEF
  • US climate change envoy John Kerry at the Keeping the Pace on Climate session. Photo: WEF
    US climate change envoy John Kerry at the Keeping the Pace on Climate session. Photo: WEF
  • Shoes worn by Rodrigo Oliveira, founder of Brazilian group Green Mining, emphasise support for environmental initiatives. Photo: WEF
    Shoes worn by Rodrigo Oliveira, founder of Brazilian group Green Mining, emphasise support for environmental initiatives. Photo: WEF
  • Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor in Chief of The National, moderates a session on the Middle East that featured Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo: WEF
    Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor in Chief of The National, moderates a session on the Middle East that featured Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo: WEF
  • Officials and delegates take part in the Middle East: Meeting Point or Battleground? session. Photo: WEF
    Officials and delegates take part in the Middle East: Meeting Point or Battleground? session. Photo: WEF
  • Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks at the Restoring Security and Peace session. Photo: WEF
    Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks at the Restoring Security and Peace session. Photo: WEF
  • Mr Duda, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Yuliia Svyrydenko, first deputy prime minister in Ukraine, and US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines attend a session hosted by broadcaster Fareed Zakaria. Photo: WEF
    Mr Duda, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg, Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Yuliia Svyrydenko, first deputy prime minister in Ukraine, and US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines attend a session hosted by broadcaster Fareed Zakaria. Photo: WEF
  • Olena Zelenska, Ukraine's first lady, watches as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the forum. Photo: WEF
    Olena Zelenska, Ukraine's first lady, watches as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the forum. Photo: WEF
  • Mohamad Al Ississ, Jordan's Minister of Finance, takes part in the session titled The Middle East: Meeting Point or Battleground? Photo: WEF
    Mohamad Al Ississ, Jordan's Minister of Finance, takes part in the session titled The Middle East: Meeting Point or Battleground? Photo: WEF
  • Mr Zelenskyy gives a video address to the forum in Davos. AFP
    Mr Zelenskyy gives a video address to the forum in Davos. AFP
  • Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger appears on screen during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos. AP
    Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger appears on screen during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos. AP
  • US governors Brian Kemp and JB Pritzker, senators Chris Coons, Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema and representatives Maria Salazar and Mikie Sherrill take part in a panel discussion at Davos. AP
    US governors Brian Kemp and JB Pritzker, senators Chris Coons, Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema and representatives Maria Salazar and Mikie Sherrill take part in a panel discussion at Davos. AP
  • Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends a session in Davos. AFP
    Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends a session in Davos. AFP
  • Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on the opening day of the forum. Bloomberg
    Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on the opening day of the forum. Bloomberg
  • Fifa president Gianni Infantino, left, and Patrice Motsepe, billionaire founder of African Rainbow Minerals, arrive at the forum's venue in Davos. EPA
    Fifa president Gianni Infantino, left, and Patrice Motsepe, billionaire founder of African Rainbow Minerals, arrive at the forum's venue in Davos. EPA
  • Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin, right, is interviewed by Fareed Zakaria in Davos. AP
    Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin, right, is interviewed by Fareed Zakaria in Davos. AP
  • Delegates visit the refreshments area between sessions in Davos. Bloomberg
    Delegates visit the refreshments area between sessions in Davos. Bloomberg
  • Singer Angelique Kidjo performs in Davos. EPA
    Singer Angelique Kidjo performs in Davos. EPA
  • From left, WEF founder Klaus Schwab, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska and Swiss President Alain Berset pose together during the 53rd annual meeting of the forum in Davos. EPA
    From left, WEF founder Klaus Schwab, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska and Swiss President Alain Berset pose together during the 53rd annual meeting of the forum in Davos. EPA
  • Ms Zelenska hit out at Russia and said 'we cannot allow a new Chernobyl to happen'. AFP
    Ms Zelenska hit out at Russia and said 'we cannot allow a new Chernobyl to happen'. AFP
  • Mr Berset addresses delegates in Davos. EPA
    Mr Berset addresses delegates in Davos. EPA
  • Ms von der Leyen said the 27-nation bloc would become much more forceful in countering unfair trading practices. Reuters
    Ms von der Leyen said the 27-nation bloc would become much more forceful in countering unfair trading practices. Reuters
  • Ferdinand Marcos, President of the Philippines, arrives to attend a session in Davos. AP
    Ferdinand Marcos, President of the Philippines, arrives to attend a session in Davos. AP
  • Former US vice president Al Gore is expected to discuss decarbonisation, as well as efforts to build clean energy infrastructure and ensure equitable growth. EPA
    Former US vice president Al Gore is expected to discuss decarbonisation, as well as efforts to build clean energy infrastructure and ensure equitable growth. EPA
  • From second left, WEF president Borge Brende, Carbon Direct vice chairwoman Nili Gilbert and US climate envoy John Kerry with other delegates in Davos. EPA
    From second left, WEF president Borge Brende, Carbon Direct vice chairwoman Nili Gilbert and US climate envoy John Kerry with other delegates in Davos. EPA
  • Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann speaks during the 53rd WEF Annual Meeting. EPA
    Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann speaks during the 53rd WEF Annual Meeting. EPA
  • DP World chief executive Sultan bin Sulayem in Davos. Bloomberg
    DP World chief executive Sultan bin Sulayem in Davos. Bloomberg
  • UBS chief executive Ralph Hamers speaks during a television interview on the opening day of the forum. Bloomberg
    UBS chief executive Ralph Hamers speaks during a television interview on the opening day of the forum. Bloomberg
  • From left, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd chairwoman Laura Cha, Banco de Portugal Governor Mario Centeno, Bloomberg TV anchor Francine Lacqua, Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann and S&P Global president and chief executive Douglas Peterson during a panel session on the opening day of the forum. Bloomberg
    From left, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd chairwoman Laura Cha, Banco de Portugal Governor Mario Centeno, Bloomberg TV anchor Francine Lacqua, Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann and S&P Global president and chief executive Douglas Peterson during a panel session on the opening day of the forum. Bloomberg
  • Mr Kerry delivers a speech at the Congress Centre in Davos. AFP
    Mr Kerry delivers a speech at the Congress Centre in Davos. AFP
  • Musicians take part in a concert during the official opening of the forum. Photo: WEF
    Musicians take part in a concert during the official opening of the forum. Photo: WEF
  • Jordanian vocalist Farah Siraj, centre, and Egyptian-Australian multi-instrumentalist Joseph Tawadros, left, perform during the I Sea You concert. Photo: WEF
    Jordanian vocalist Farah Siraj, centre, and Egyptian-Australian multi-instrumentalist Joseph Tawadros, left, perform during the I Sea You concert. Photo: WEF
  • Tawadros is one of the world's leading oud performers and composers. Photo: WEF
    Tawadros is one of the world's leading oud performers and composers. Photo: WEF
  • WEF managing director Alois Zwinggi speaks during a session called 'In Harmony with Nature'. Photo: WEF
    WEF managing director Alois Zwinggi speaks during a session called 'In Harmony with Nature'. Photo: WEF
  • Gail Whiteman, left, a professor of sustainability at the University of Exeter Business School, speaks during the 'In Harmony with Nature' panel discussion. Photo: WEF
    Gail Whiteman, left, a professor of sustainability at the University of Exeter Business School, speaks during the 'In Harmony with Nature' panel discussion. Photo: WEF
  • Mr Schwab delivers a speech during the 'Crystal Award' ceremony in Davos. AFP
    Mr Schwab delivers a speech during the 'Crystal Award' ceremony in Davos. AFP
  • Actor Idris Elba, right, and his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba, left, smile on the podium during the Crystal Award ceremony. AP
    Actor Idris Elba, right, and his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba, left, smile on the podium during the Crystal Award ceremony. AP
  • Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko attends the Crystal Award ceremony. EPA
    Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko attends the Crystal Award ceremony. EPA
  • Singer Renee Fleming, right, receives a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, wife of WEF founder Klaus Schwab. AP
    Singer Renee Fleming, right, receives a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, wife of WEF founder Klaus Schwab. AP
  • Delegates at the welcome reception before the official start of the forum. Bloomberg
    Delegates at the welcome reception before the official start of the forum. Bloomberg
  • Food for attendees at the welcome reception. Bloomberg
    Food for attendees at the welcome reception. Bloomberg
  • A kiosk serving hot chocolate from the UAE at the forum. Bloomberg
    A kiosk serving hot chocolate from the UAE at the forum. Bloomberg
  • The Infosys pavilion at the forum. Bloomberg
    The Infosys pavilion at the forum. Bloomberg
  • Ukraine's pavilion in Davos. Reuters
    Ukraine's pavilion in Davos. Reuters
  • Swiss police officers on patrol in Davos. Reuters
    Swiss police officers on patrol in Davos. Reuters
  • From left, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck with Swiss ministers Guy Parmelin and Albert Roesti before the start of a bilateral meeting in Davos. EPA
    From left, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck with Swiss ministers Guy Parmelin and Albert Roesti before the start of a bilateral meeting in Davos. EPA
  • A delegate passes a digital display in Davos. Bloomberg
    A delegate passes a digital display in Davos. Bloomberg
Indoor cricket in a nutshell

Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sep 16-20, Insportz, Dubai

16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side

8 There are eight players per team

There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.

5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls

Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership

Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.

Zones

A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs

B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run

Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs

Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full

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Score

New Zealand 266 for 9 in 50 overs
Pakistan 219 all out in 47.2 overs 

New Zealand win by 47 runs

New Zealand lead three-match ODI series 1-0

Next match: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, Friday

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When: Thursday, 9pm Arizona time (Friday UAE, 8am)

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Started: January 2021 

Founders: Sanad Yaghi, Ali Al Sayegh and Shadi Joulani 

Based: UAE 

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Fuel consumption: 7.8L/100km

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On sale: now

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ESSENTIALS

The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

The hotels

Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.

The tours

A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages. 

The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
The specs: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Price, base / as tested: Dh101,140 / Dh113,800


Engine: Turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder


Power: 148hp @ 5,500rpm


Torque: 250Nm @ 2,000rpm


Transmission: Eight-speed CVT


Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L / 100km

'Panga'

Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

Starring Kangana Ranaut, Richa Chadha, Jassie Gill, Yagya Bhasin, Neena Gupta

Rating: 3.5/5

The biog

Favourite book: Animal Farm by George Orwell

Favourite music: Classical

Hobbies: Reading and writing

 

FIXTURES

Monday, January 28
Iran v Japan, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Tuesday, January 29
UAEv Qatar, Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Friday, February 1
Final, Zayed Sports City Stadium (6pm)

Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

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Farasan Boat: 128km Away from Anchorage

Director: Mowaffaq Alobaid 

Stars: Abdulaziz Almadhi, Mohammed Al Akkasi, Ali Al Suhaibani

Rating: 4/5

Director: Romany Saad
Starring: Mirfat Amin, Boumi Fouad and Tariq Al Ibyari

Our legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants

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LA LIGA FIXTURES

Saturday (All UAE kick-off times)

Valencia v Atletico Madrid (midnight)

Mallorca v Alaves (4pm)

Barcelona v Getafe (7pm)

Villarreal v Levante (9.30pm)

Sunday

Granada v Real Volladolid (midnight)

Sevilla v Espanyol (3pm)

Leganes v Real Betis (5pm)

Eibar v Real Sociedad (7pm)

Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna (9.30pm)

Monday

Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (midnight)

Updated: January 18, 2023, 12:27 PM