The results of the COP26 climate summit in late 2021 did not please everyone, but the talks served to focus the world’s attention on the steps now necessary to avert catastrophe. 2020 tied with 2016 as the hottest year on record, and despite the stated aim of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels – by having countries voluntarily reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases – the world is on track to exceed that threshold. Even 1.5°C in warming is likely to lead to punishing environmental impacts, and widespread displacement.

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This briefing is based on the views of a wide range of experts from the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and is curated in partnership with Yale University

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