On the back of the news that the world has passed 1.5C global temperature limit, below is a statement from Champa Patel, our Executive Director for Governments and Policy.
“The signs couldn’t be clearer: as LA continues to burn, the world broke through the 1.5 degree temperature rise threshold over the whole of 2024. And the last ten years were the ten hottest on record. Despite all the denials, this is what climate reality looks like. 2025 has to be the year of concrete, real world climate action that drives immediate results and pushes nations to become electro states. We need to break down policy and regulatory barriers to unleash renewables and drive down coal use and methane emissions, we need ambitious national climate action plans that are detailed and well-funded, and we need the finance to help people adapt to the devastating impacts of climate change.” - said Champa Patel, Executive Director for Governments and Policy, Climate Group