In a new report, a group of experts from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change. The report, which was released on August 8, 2023, found that global temperatures are on track to rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. This would have devastating consequences for the planet, including more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and mass extinctions.

The report also found that collaboration is essential to addressing climate change. The experts called for governments, businesses, and individuals to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

“The window of opportunity to act is rapidly closing,” said IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee. “We need to act now, and we need to act together.”

The report’s findings come at a time when the world is facing a number of other challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. However, the experts stressed that climate change is a long-term problem that needs to be addressed now.

“We cannot afford to wait any longer,” said Lee. “The time to act is now.”

The report’s call for collaboration is echoed by many other organizations and individuals. The Climate Collaborative, for example, is a group of businesses that are working together to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The group has a number of resources available to help businesses make the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Individuals can also play a role in addressing climate change. By making small changes to their lifestyles, such as driving less and eating less meat, individuals can help to reduce their carbon footprint.

The challenges of climate change are daunting, but they are not insurmountable. By working together, we can build a more sustainable future for ourselves and for generations to come.