War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief

Published on March 16, 2026

The disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide, the UN’s top climate change official warned on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher – echoing the market turmoil triggered by the war in Ukraine.

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