Hey change-makers! 🌍 Big news in the fight against climate change: the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) just dropped a new six-year plan, and it's all about action! 💥
After intense debates (and an all-nighter negotiation session 😴), over 300 delegates from 120 countries gathered in Istanbul and approved the program, focusing on how we can adapt to our changing climate. The goal? A comprehensive report by late 2029 that guides global policies. 🗺️
But here's the deal: global emissions haven't peaked yet. To keep our planet from heating up more than 1.5°C (that's the target from the 2016 Paris Agreement 🌡️), we need to slash emissions by 43% between 2019 and 2030. That's like, now! ⏰
The IPCC's plan includes three working groups diving into:
- 🔬 The science behind climate change
- 🌱 How humans and ecosystems are vulnerable and can adapt
- 💡 Solutions to limit global warming
Feeling the urgency? Us too! Let's keep pushing for change, spreading the word, and holding leaders accountable. The future is in our hands! ✊🌿
Reference(s):
cgtn.com