Pakistan, Sept. 23 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is hosting his final climate summit in New York. The meeting comes as extreme weather risks continue to grow worldwide. Guterres has made climate change a major focus during his tenure.

The high-level climate meeting will take place at the UN headquarters on Wednesday. Guterres will deliver opening remarks before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will also address the gathering.

The summit comes amid rising concerns over global warming and extreme weather. Recent disasters have included European heat waves, wildfires, and devastating flooding. Scientists expect climate impacts to worsen as global temperatures continue risi...