Target 1.5 degrees: What are the barriers?

Compassion Ballarat • March 18, 2024

with Ciara Bryne, Dr. Janet Salisbury and Dr. Lynne Reeder


In early February, researchers from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service presented data indicating that throughout 2023, temperatures surpassed the critical threshold of a 1.5-degree increase above pre-industrial levels. This threshold is significant as it is the limit global leaders committed to not exceed in order to prevent the most severe impacts of climate change. With this new evidence highlighting the failure to make sufficient progress in combating climate change, it becomes imperative to explore the obstacles hindering our advancement.


We must delve into the psychological, logistical, financial, economic, and political challenges that are impeding our ability to take significant strides toward safeguarding our future and the planet from the escalating climate crisis.


https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/events/target-1-5-degrees-what-are-the-barriers/

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