In April 2025, the global average temperature over the preceding 12 months reached 1.58°C above pre-industrial levels, surpassing the critical 1.5°C threshold established by the Paris Agreement. This alarming development signifies that the planet is experiencing unprecedented warming, leading to intensified weather extremes, including more frequent and severe droughts, heatwaves, and rainfall.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has emphasized that to limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must peak before 2025 and decline by 43% by 2030. However, the current trajectory suggests that these targets are unlikely to be met without immediate and substantial global action.
The continued rise in methane emissions, primarily from fossil fuel production, further exacerbates the situation. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and its increasing concentration in the atmosphere underscores the urgency of reducing emissions across all sectors.
This milestone serves as a stark reminder that the window for effective climate action is rapidly closing. It is imperative for governments, industries, and individuals to commit to sustainable practices and policies that reduce carbon footprints and promote renewable energy sources.
