Climate policies will raise temperatures by 3.1C - UN

Continuation of current policies on the climate crisis will lead to a "catastrophic temperature rise" of up to 3.1C by the end of this century, according to the latest 'Emissions Gap' report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

Although it is still "technically possible" to meet the internationally agreed upon target of global warming of no more than 1.5C, this can only happen with massive global mobilization to cut all greenhouse gas emissions, led by the world's richest countries.

In 2023, the G20 which represents the world's wealthiest countries, including the European Union, were responsible for 77% of global emissions.