that's the uncompromising message from the un secretary general, antonio guterres.aking in new zealand, he described climate change as the defining issue of our time. more now from sunita jaswal. it was a warm welcome to new zealand for antonio guterres, but his message was direct. the world is facing a climate emergency. there's also another reason why he's there. he's coincided his three—day visit to meet leaders and show solidarity during the muslim holy month of ramadan, just less than two months after 50 muslims were killed in a terror attack on two mosques in christchurch. the visit will include travelling to the islands in the pacific region, low—lying countries that could disappear completely because of the rise in sea levels. they are really in the front line of the dramatic impact of climate change. we absolutely must be able to stop these dramatic trends, to reverse these dramatic trends. we cannot allow for a runaway climate change. we need to protect the lives of our people and we need to protect our planet. speaking about the recent floods in mozambiqu

the world is facing a claimant emergency. —— antonio guterres.rity for ramadan. the visit will include travelling to the islands in the pacific region, low—lying countries that could disappear completely because of the rising sea levels. they are really on the front line of dramatic impacts of climate change. we absolutely must the able to stop this dramatic trend, to reverse this dramatic trend, we cannot allow for runaway climate change. we need to protect the lives of old people and we need to protect our planet —— old people —— antonio guterres. we need to protect our planet —— old people -- antonio guterres. he says the world is facing the effects of climate change faster than people can suckle it. while the world is aiming to limit climate change to 1.5 celsius, empty max's politicians are not doing enough. we're seeing everywhere a clear demonstration that we not on track to achieve the objectives defined in the paris agreement. and the paradox is that as things are getting worse on the ground, political will seems to be fading. however, h

that is the uncompromising message from the un secretary general, antonio guterres.limate change as the defining issue of our time. sunita jaswal has more. it was a warm welcome to new zealand for antonio guterres, but his message was direct. the world is facing a climate emergency. there is also another reason why he‘s there. he has coincided his three—day visit to meet leaders and show solidarity during the muslim holy month of ramadan, just less than two months after 50 muslims were killed in an attack on two mosques in christchurch. the visit will include travelling to the islands in the pacific region, low—lying countries that could disappear completely because of the rise in sea levels. they are really the front line of the dramatic impacts of climate change. we absolutely must be able to stop these dramatic trends, to reverse these dramatic trends. we cannot allow for a runaway climate change. we need to protect the lives of our people, and we need to protect our planet. speaking about the recent floods in mozambique, he said the world is feeling the effects o

the un secretary general, antonio guterres, has kicked off a push for climate change, warning that theolitical will needed to tackle the issue is fading. he has called it the defining issue of our time. manchester city have retained their title on a final day of drama in the english premier league. city came back from a goal down to beat brighton 4—1. the leader of britain's new brexit party, nigel farage, says if the party wins in european elections he will demand its meps become part of the government's negotiating team. opinion polls suggest the brexit party will do better than both the conservatives and the labour party. the people of berlin have been celebrating the 70th anniversary of the day the soviets lifted a blockade strangling west berlin in the post—world war ii years. crowds gathered to remember the airlift that started and ended in may 1948. at 10pm, mishal husain will be here with a full round—up of the day's news. but first on bbc news — where are the areas in which britain's coastal towns are thriving or just surviving? bbc look east's susie fowler—watt presents a ser

s u.n.retary generalon tonio guterres-- general antonio guterres spoke in new zealand prime ministerh there. he says the world is not on track to meet the goals of the climate accord which include reducing greenhouse gas emissions. >> we are seeing evywhere a clear demonstration that are not on track. things are getting worse on the ground. >> nearly two years ago, president trump announced the u.s. wasth wiawing from the paris climate accord. the president criticized the treaty dor crackingown on u.s. fossil fuel produion, particularly coal. >>> news will continue to report on this story and others related to climate change affecting o affect and your life. you can read the latest on climate change in the nbc washington app. >> it's actually kind of our duty, moral responsibility, as the richest country in the world to lead in these kinds of things. lead in solar and wind development stuff. it's crital in or out of the accord. you know, it's -- >> politics. >> yeah. it's window dressing really. and of course, even if we f xed all of our problems, we can't control what other countries

secretary general antonio guterres spoke sunday about the situation in new zealand. he met with new zealand's prime minister there. he says the world is not on track to meet the goals of the paris climate accord which includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions. >> we are seeing everywhere a clear demonstration that we are not on track. and tas things are getting wors, intervention seems to be failing. >> two years ago president trump announced the u.s. was withdrawing from the paris climate accord. the president criticized the treaty for cracking down on u.s. ssil production particularly coal. we will continue to report on stories that affect the a environmentnd your life. you can read more about change in the nbc washington app. >>> it's 5:18. turning our attention tohe weather. not the climate. although they're related. we know the difference. >> yes. the difference between weather andclimate, climateis what you expect, and weather is what you get. all right? easy way to remember t. i can tell you the forecast for july 4th or november 15th months in advance. that's

the un secretary general antonio guterres calls for "urgent de—escalation" the french president emmanualitical, and no military option is acceptable. we call for an end to this violence." this footage aired onjordanian channel arab 2a shows a helicopter dropping a barrel bomb in a rebel—held town called karsaa. it's reported that it fell to the government on tuesday. rescuers say at least 20 civilians were killed that day. civil defence workers, the white helmets — helping the injured in the village of hish. this gives you a better sense of the devastation. aerial footage taken over one village. buildings reduced to rubble. and civilians are fleeing in their thousands. activists say they're heading towards the turkish border. until recently, idlib was spared serious violence because of a ceasefire brokered by turkey and russia. vladimir putin is one of bashar al assad's most powerful allies. recep tayyip erdogan backs some syrian opposition groups. on monday, syrian state media justified its offensive, calling it retaliation to opposition attacks. here's the analysis of bbc world service