The United Nations Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns the world is facing catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution, stemming from a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes.Compiled by approximately 300 scientists, the report forecasts a global temperature increase of 2.4 to 3.9 degrees Celsius, far exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degrees Celsius target and highlighting that greenhouse gas emissions hit a new high.Lead author
Robert Watson emphasizes that "nothing on a global scale is going in the right direction," as the report outlines alternative paths requiring swift global transitions in economy, energy, food, and waste management.