UN Chief Urges Global Ban on Fossil Fuel Advertising

Calls for action highlight growing international support and local resistance in New Zealand and Australia.

António Guterres labels fossil fuel companies as 'godfathers of climate chaos' and calls for a worldwide advertising ban.
France, Amsterdam, and several UK regions have already enacted bans, while Australia's independent MPs and Greens back similar measures.
New Zealand's advertising industry shows reluctance, with no local councils or major firms committing to ad bans.
Z Energy faces legal challenges over misleading sustainability claims amid rising fuel sales.
Climate anxiety is notably high among advertising professionals, reflecting ethical concerns about fossil fuel promotion.