- The climate crisis has largely been out of the news cycle for the last 18 months, but the issue has not gone away.
- In the post-pandemic recovery and the consequent ballooning of economic and social activity, it is likely that the climate impact will be greater than ever before.
- There is now acceptance by the major global powers, and by a majority of citizens that the climate crisis is a significant threat that needs to be urgently addressed.
- Scientists are broadly of a consensus that we are at a critical tipping point. Urgent action is needed, or the crisis will become unavoidable.
- Recent landmark court cases have highlighted that climate targets set for mid-century in countries across the globe require clear and concrete actions taken much earlier.
The Agency Radar: Climate Crisis
While the climate crisis feels like a distant threat compared to the pandemic, it requires action now. Agencies will suddenly find increased pressure from all sides to lead the way.