UN: Urgent action needed to avoid devastating effects of global warming

The latest report published by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasizes the need for rapid and deep measures to be taken in all sectors. Scientists say that 2025 is a critical threshold to avoid the devastating effects of climate change.

A livable world requires rapid changes

The IPCC report shows that it will not be possible to limit global warming to the critical temperature of 1.5 degrees Celsius unless measures are accelerated. As a result of the evaluated scenarios, global greenhouse gas emissions should reach their peak before 2025 at the latest and decrease by 43% by 2030.

IPCC Chairman Hoesung Lee: “We are at a crossroads. The decisions we take now can secure a livable future. We have the tools and know-how to limit warming. I am encouraged by climate action taken in many countries. Policies, regulations that have proven effective.” and market instruments. If these are scaled up and applied more broadly and fairly, they can support profound emissions reductions and spur innovation.” made statements.

While the scientists emphasize that the steps for a livable world in the future should be implemented quickly, they say that this can be done within a global cooperation. The report explains the urgent necessity of moving away from fossil fuels and moving towards clean energy sources through a collective effort.