Climate: The target limit of +1.5°C about to be reached in 2023, the hottest year on record

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Climate: the threshold of +1.5°C almost reached in 2023, the hottest year on record

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For several years, climate experts have been sounding the alarm: the climate is warming at an alarming rate. In 2023, the critical threshold of +1.5°C has almost been reached, making this year the hottest on record.

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The year 2023: The hottest year on record

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In 2023, temperatures have exceeded all forecasts. At the current rate, the Earth is dangerously approaching the threshold of +1.5°C. This figure is not chosen at random: it was established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as the threshold beyond which the consequences of warming will become catastrophic.

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The consequences of a warming of +1.5°C

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As the climate warms, the consequences are increasingly tangible. More frequent flooding, more intense wildfires, an increase in heat-related illnesses and even a significant loss of biodiversity. If the threshold of +1.5°C is reached, these consequences could worsen, putting the lives of billions of individuals and the survival of many species at risk.

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The race to avoid the worst

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Faced with this alarming situation, scientists and policy makers around the world are looking for solutions. From technological innovation to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, including the protection and restoration of ecosystems, many means are being mobilized to slow down global warming and limit the increase in temperatures at +1.5°C.

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More than ever, it is crucial to take ambitious measures to combat global warming. 2023, being the hottest year ever measured, is yet another sign that we need to act, and quickly.

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