The global temperature is witnessing an alarming rise which is putting us into a whole new level of uncertainty when it comes to tackling the adverse impacts of climate change.
According to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) flagship State of the Global Climate report, the global average temperature in 2020 was about 1.2-degree Celsius above pre-industrial level.
The never-ending battle to save our climate coupled with the pandemic situation is making things worse to handle. We do not have time to waste now and immediate measures are needed to decrease the adverse impact of climate change keeping Paris Accord in mind.
We have to build a global coalition for carbon
neutrality which will help us contain rising
temperature and pollution within the atmosphere
While the current state of global recession caused by the pandemic may make it a more challenging task to enact the policies needed for mitigation of climate change, it will also offer opportunities to set the economy on a greener path by boosting investment in green and resonance public infrastructures and projects.
Carbon emission is something that must be limited as it is the main reason for the rise in global temperature. Countries should take strategies to offset carbon emission by using natural carbon sinks like forests, mangroves and other various carbon capture methods.
Investing in low-carbon infrastructure and technologies will create a new platform, where new jobs will be created and will it will ultimately lead us to sustainable development goals.
We have to build a global coalition for carbon neutrality which will help us contain rising temperature and pollution within the atmosphere.