Press Conference: 10 New Insights in Climate Science #COP26

Professor Johan Rockström, Potsdam Institute for Climate impact Research (PIK), Germany (Earth League Co-chair, Future Earth) explains the 10 new insights in climate science. An address follows from Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, UNFCC with Q&A responses from professors at University of Brasilia, University of Washington and Stellenbosch University. Dr Wendy Broadgate, Future Earth, Global Hub Director Sweden is the Moderator.

Insights (summarised):
1. Stabilizing at 1.5 °C is still possible...
2. Rapid growth in methane and nitrous oxide emissions puts us on track for 2.7°C warming
3. We've entered the age of intensified megafires
4. Climate tipping elements incur high-impact risks
5. Global climate action must be just
6. Household behaviour change is a crucial but overlooked opportunity for climate action
7. Political challenges impede the effectiveness of carbon pricing
8. Nature based solutions are critical for delivering the Paris agreement...
9. Building resilience of marine ecosystems is achievable by climate-adapted conservation
10. Costs of climate change mitigation justified by benefits to the health of humans and nature

​Watch the video for the details (32:06)

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