UN: World must tackle climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
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- The UN's Global Environment Outlook report calls for a joint approach to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and land degradation.
- The report highlights the interconnectedness of these issues, emphasizing that solutions must involve governments, industries, and financial sectors.
- Climate change is worsening biodiversity loss, land degradation, and pollution, threatening food and water security, health, and national security.
- The report warns of dire consequences if current trends continue, including a potential 2.4°C temperature rise by 2100.
- A comprehensive approach requires $8 trillion in annual global investment, with economic benefits expected to surpass costs by 2050.
- International cooperation is faltering, particularly due to the U.S. government's lack of participation and skepticism about climate change.
- Experts stress the urgency of action, as the world is nearing tipping points for climate and biodiversity crises.