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UN Chief Urges Economic Shift for Sustainability and Equity

2/10/2026

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a transformation of the global economy to address environmental degradation and inequality.
He argues that current accounting systems prioritize GDP and fail to reflect true human progress.
He adds that new measures must account for sustainability and equity.
Critics note that some countries reduced emissions, but many developing nations still struggle to decouple growth from environmental harm.

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a transformation of the global economy to address environmental degradation and inequality.
He argues that current accounting systems prioritize GDP and fail to reflect true human progress.
He adds that new measures must account for sustainability and equity.
Critics note that some countries reduced emissions, but many developing nations still struggle to decouple growth from environmental harm.