WorldCOP31: A world beyond the 1.5°C warming limit

A new UN report warns that the world is heading past the 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement, increasing the risks of extreme weather and irreversible climate impacts. As COP31 opens in Türkiye, leaders face growing pressure to speed up emissions cuts and curb global warming. Tasneem Essop, executive director of Climate Action Network, weighs in.