Climate change: Anwar urges developed countries to fulfil commitment to mobilise US$100bil a year

Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

NEW YORK: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged the developed countries to fulfil their commitment of mobilising US$100bil a year to support climate ambition endeavours of developing countries while recognising that trillions of dollars per annum will be needed in the near future.

He said scientists have confirmed that the world has just experienced its hottest summer in history.