All videos

We Have Just 9 Years Left To Avert Catastrophic Global Warming

There is a 50% chance that we will exceed 1.5˚C of warming by 2030 if emissions remain at their current levels. They are at a record high in 2022. The world’s remaining carbon budget stands at 380 GtCO2. We are on course to exhaust this by 2030 unless countries can significantly reduce their emissions .

Share:
World Economic Forum logo

Forum Stories newsletter

Bringing you weekly curated insights and analysis on the global issues that matter.

Subscribe today

About us

Engage with us

Quick links

Language editions

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Sitemap

© 2025 World Economic Forum