The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urgently called for global leaders to prioritize humanitarian needs and environmental protection over military spending, which reached $2.7 trillion last year and is projected to double by 2035. He emphasizes the potential benefits of reallocating military funds towards peace and climate adaptation, highlighting the environmental impact of military emissions and the need for accountability in climate agreements. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has exacerbated emissions and environmental damage, leading to calls for climate reparations from Russia.