Trump’s remarks, which downplayed the urgency of climate action and pushed for expanded fossil fuel investment, come as the world continues to experience record-breaking heat, fires, and floods.
A new analysis of the first 36 NDC 3.0 submissions (countries’ updated Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement) finds that about 70% either set new renewable energy targets or already have ambitious expansion plans and a high percentage of clean energy domestically.
People across continents joined marches, rallies, and creative actions to demand an end to fossil fuels, a just transition, and real climate justice – showcasing both resistance and hope.
A line has been drawn, and we are not letting polluters shift the goalposts. All countries, especially high polluters, need to align their national climate plans with the target of 1.5 degrees.
Political upheavals across Asia show how climate breakdown deepens inequalities and breeds social unrest. Global heating is on track to breach the critical 1.5°C limit, and communities across Asia pay the highest price in lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems lost.
Every fraction of a degree beyond 1.5°C would mean greater damage to both Australian communities and to its Pacific neighbours on the frontline of rising sea levels and extreme weather.
