As extreme weather events intensify worldwide and global temperatures continue to break records, the urgent need for coordinated climate action has never been more apparent.
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, with an average January-September global mean surface air temperature of 1.54 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
The Paris Agreement's 2015 goal of limiting long-term global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius is at a threshold. Environmental issues triggered by global warming, including wildfires, droughts, storms, and glacier melting, have been intensifying globally in recent years.
Experts emphasize that joint efforts from nations, businesses, and communities are crucial to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Innovative solutions and sustainable practices must be adopted urgently to stabilize the global climate and protect vulnerable ecosystems and populations.
With the window for effective action closing, the international community faces a pivotal moment to collaborate and implement strategies that can ensure a resilient and sustainable future for generations to come.
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One fate: Joint efforts required to solve global climate problems
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