The Time for Climate Action Is Now, Not 2050

The UK’s independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has issued a stark warning: our country must be prepared to cope with weather extremes from at least 2°C of global warming by 2050.

We’re already witnessing the effects from floods, heatwaves, droughts, and unpredictable seasons, yet the CCC says the UK is “not yet adapted” to the level of warming we’re experiencing today, let alone what’s to come.

At the same time, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed that 2024 saw a record rise in carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels, which is the main driver of human-caused climate change.

This isn’t a distant threat. It’s happening now.

The CCC is calling for:

Clear, long-term climate objectives with measurable five-year targets.

Accountability across government departments.

Preparation for higher levels of warming than those outlined in the Paris Agreement.

But government action alone won’t be enough.

Businesses must accelerate their shift to clean energy, sustainable supply chains, and net-zero operations.

Communities and individuals must make conscious choices from reducing waste to supporting green policies and companies.

Leaders across every sector must collaborate to build resilience and innovation into the heart of our economy.

The science is clear. The window for meaningful action is closing.

If we act decisively, collaboratively, and courageously now, we can protect our people, our economy, and our planet from the worst impacts of the climate crisis.

Let’s make adaptation and mitigation a shared national mission.

Because preparing for the future means acting today.

How is your organization preparing for climate-related risks?

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