⁢ United Nations Secretary-General antónio Guterres delivered a strong call to⁢ action in ⁣Geneva on Wednesday, ‍urging a global effort to combat climate disinformation. This appeal⁢ appears to be a direct response to‍ recent remarks made by former U.S. ‍President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly last month, where Trump openly mocked climate science‍ and its proponents.

The Context: Trump’s UN Remarks and Rising⁢ Disinformation

During his address to the UN General Assembly in September 2025,Donald Trump⁢ ridiculed the scientific consensus on climate change,referring to it as a⁢ “hoax” and criticizing international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. His comments were widely condemned by climate ⁤scientists and environmental ⁢advocates. This event served as a catalyst for Guterres’s ⁢renewed ⁤emphasis on tackling the spread of false ⁣and misleading information about climate change.
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⁢ The rise of climate disinformation is⁢ a⁢ growing concern globally. A 2024‍ report ⁣by the Institute