The human imperative of stabilizing global climate change at 1.5°C

Increased concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases have led to a global mean surface temperature 1.0°C higher than during the pre-industrial period. We expand on the recent IPCC Special Report on global warming of 1.5°C and review the additional risks associated with higher levels of warming, each having major implications for multiple geographies, climates, and ecosystems. Limiting warming to 1.5°C rather than 2.0°C would be required to maintain substantial proportions of ecosystems and would have clear benefits for human health and economies. These conclusions are relevant for people everywhere, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where the escalation of climate-related risks may prevent…

• WB
  World Bank Group
• SR
  Sight Research UK

  Awards: NE/T009470/1, cpom30001, NE/F016107/1, NE/P014992/1
• NE
  Natural Environment Research Council

  Awards: cpom30001, NE/F016107/1, NE/P014992/1, NE/T009470/1