UN chief says 'disappointed' by UN climate talks outcome

• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday he was "disappointed" by the results of a major UN climate summit in Madrid.
• Guterres issued the statement as the COP25 concluded its marathon meeting voicing.

Guterres issued the statement as the COP25 concluded its marathon meeting voicing "the urgent need" for new carbon cutting commitments but falling well short of what was needed.

"I am disappointed with the results of COP25," Guterres said. "The international community lost an important opportunity to show increased ambition on mitigation, adaptation and finance to tackle the climate crisis."