This will inevitably lead to even more frequent and extreme weather events such as floods and heatwaves, which will in turn exacerbate global poverty and inequality.

However, while some changes, including a rise in sea levels, may now be irreversible, there is much we can still do to alleviate the worst impacts of climate change. Core to this is reducing our economies’ dependence on fossil fuels and implementing net-zero strategies - ensuring we are removing as much carbon from the atmosphere as we are emitting – as early as we can.

You can now read the full Thought Leadership article from Actis at the link below