Nations need to cooperate or face ‘collective suicide’ in the fight against climate change. This was the warning issued by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

He was speaking at the COP27 Summit underway in Egypt. Almost 100 heads of state and governments are in attendance. Guterres says humanity has a choice to either cooperate or perish.

Climate activists and government officials have called to deepen emission cuts and financially support developing countries already facing the brunt of the negative effects of climate change.

Guterres notes that the target should be to provide renewable and affordable energy for all. He has also singled out the United States and China to lead by example.