3 July 2023
Read about five critical actions to transform our energy systems and end our reliance on fossil fuels, the main cause of climate change.
At least 117 million people are displaced by conflict and persecution, with the climate crisis worsening their situation. UNHCR warns that extreme weather is forcing more families to flee again, as three in four displaced people now live in high-risk climate zones.
Cooling demand could triple by 2050, nearly doubling emissions. A sustainable pathway could cut them by up to 97 per cent, save trillions in energy costs, and expand life-saving cooling to those most at risk.
In Nepal, people are witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand, from melting glaciers to drought-stricken plains. Communities are safeguarding lives and restoring livelihoods through nature-based solutions.