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In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge
The UNEP report confirms the 1.5°C warming limit is unattainable; global temperatures are entering "uncharted territory" with severe, visible impacts. It urges minimizing and shortening any overshoot to prevent irreversible tipping points. Even optimal actions may lead to 1.8°C, demanding substantial carbon removal. The author highlights the UNFCCC Loss and Damage Fund's inadequacy for vulnerable nations like Nepal, emphasizing the urgent need for prompt, climate justice-anchored institutional responses to escalating calamities. This dire situation demands effective and equitable global action.
Indian Express · Editorial · Sep 5, 2026 at 1:15 AM