UN chief slams 'distressing' spending on conflicts at the cost of climate policies
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 13, 2024, 21:05 IST | Updated: Feb 13, 2024, 21:05 IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has slammed governments for buying weapons at the cost of policies to tackle the climate crisis. The UN chief said it is distressing to see governments spending heavily on arms, while starving budgets for climate action.
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