"She adds it is the poorest people who will suffer the most if we don't act fast enough. The exact price of a business-as-usual approach to the climate and environment is already trillions of dollars each year and rising, according to a UNEP report released today. It finds climate change could slash 4% off global GDP by 2050 and 20% by the end of the century."
"Emissions hit new record highs in 2025, which is also on course to be the joint-second warmest year on record alongside 2023, according to new data from the EU's Copernicus earth observation program. Many of the world's poorest communities are also more vulnerable to extreme weather Image: Akila Jayawardena/REUTERS Huge benefits to be gained Andersen believes the new UNEP report, which was produced by 287 scientists across 82 countries, sets out a "roadmap" for global action."
Complacency poses a major risk to global climate progress. The poorest people will suffer most from delayed action. A business-as-usual approach already costs trillions of dollars annually and continues to rise. Climate change could reduce global GDP by 4% by 2050 and 20% by the end of the century. Emissions reached record highs in 2025, a year on course to be joint-second warmest with 2023. Vulnerable communities face heightened exposure to extreme weather. Shifting to sustainable agriculture, restoring ecosystems, switching to clean energy and designing longer-lasting products can add trillions to GDP, prevent millions of deaths and lift hundreds of millions out of poverty, requiring coordinated global action.
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