🌎 Time's ticking, folks! The UN's climate chief, Simon Stiell, just dropped a major reminder: We've got one year to step up our game on cutting emissions to ensure the safety and prosperity of people everywhere.
In an open letter to nearly 200 nations, Stiell emphasized that new and upgraded climate pledges are crucial to keep global warming below the 1.5°C limit. \"These pledges will determine how protected your peoples, economies, and national budgets will be from rapidly worsening climate impacts,\" he said.
Remember the 2015 Paris Agreement? Countries agreed to keep global warming \"well below\" 2°C, aiming for 1.5°C if possible. That goal is now more important than ever. 🌡️
Every five years, nations submit plans to cut emissions, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The next big round, NDCs 3.0, is due early 2025 ahead of the crucial COP30 climate talks in Brazil. According to Stiell, these will be \"the most important climate documents produced so far this century.\"
Why the urgency? 🌊🔥🚨 We've already seen almost 1.2°C of global heating, unleashing a barrage of extreme weather events around the world. From wildfires to floods, the impacts are real and they're hitting home.
It's time for countries to bring their A-game and commit to bold action! 💪🌳 Let's protect our planet and our future.
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UN: New climate pledges will determine safety of world's people
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