Understanding the science, impacts, and urgent solutions needed to address the defining challenge of our time. From greenhouse gas emissions to adaptation strategies.
Above pre-industrial levels
Highest in 3+ million years
Since 1880
More frequent since 1960
Real-time monitoring shows accelerating changes across all major climate systems, pushing Earth toward critical tipping points.
"We are in a climate emergency. Every fraction of a degree matters." - IPCC, 2023
The science behind global warming, rising temperatures, and critical tipping points that threaten Earth's climate system.
Human activities have increased atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, trapping more heat and warming the planet.
Highest in 3+ million years (pre-industrial: 280 ppm)
Above pre-industrial average (1850-1900)
Critical thresholds where small changes trigger large, often irreversible shifts in Earth's climate system.
Summer sea ice declining 13% per decade
20% already lost, approaching dieback threshold
Accelerating ice loss, potential collapse
AMOC weakening due to freshwater influx
The last decade (2014-2023) included the 10 warmest years on record. 2023 was the hottest year ever measured.
From extreme weather to rising seas, climate change is already affecting communities, ecosystems, and economies worldwide.
Heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms are becoming more frequent and intense.
Thermal expansion and ice sheet melting drive accelerating sea level rise.
Species migration, habitat loss, and ecosystem collapse threaten biodiversity.
Changing precipitation, temperatures, and extreme weather threaten crop yields.
Heat stress, air quality, and disease vectors pose growing health risks.
Climate damages cost hundreds of billions annually and growing exponentially.
Sea level rise threatens entire nations like Tuvalu, Maldives, and Marshall Islands.
Drought, desertification, and extreme heat threaten agriculture and water security.
Warming twice as fast as global average, permafrost thaw, ice loss.
Mumbai, Bangkok, Miami, and others face flooding and storm surge.
Climate change is already displacing communities and will drive massive migration flows this century.
Climate change affects every aspect of sustainability. Explore the interconnected challenges and solutions.
From the Paris Agreement to carbon pricing, explore the policies, technologies, and strategies needed to limit warming to 1.5°C.
The 2015 Paris Agreement unites 195 countries in the fight against climate change with nationally determined contributions (NDCs).
Putting a price on carbon emissions creates economic incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the economy.
Direct price on carbon emissions, providing clear price signal
Emissions allowances traded in market system
Companies set internal carbon prices for decision-making
Net-zero commitments cover 90% of global GDP and 88% of global emissions, but implementation remains the challenge.
While mitigation reduces future climate risks, adaptation helps communities prepare for and respond to climate impacts that are already unavoidable.
Building climate-resilient infrastructure to withstand extreme weather and changing conditions.
Using natural ecosystems to protect communities from climate impacts while providing co-benefits.
Advanced monitoring and prediction systems to help communities prepare for climate extremes.
Every fraction of a degree matters. Explore how individuals, businesses, and governments can accelerate climate solutions.