30 climate numbers you should know

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Only 1 planet can support life in the known universe: Earth.

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Limit warming to well below 2°C, striving for 1.5°C (Paris Agreement).

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More than 3 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change.

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Africa is responsible for less than 4% of global emissions.

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Every 5 years, countries submit stronger national climate plans.

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Climate damages could reduce the global economy by 19% by 2050 — costs are 6 times higher than meeting Paris goals.

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Today’s children could face up to 7 times more extreme weather events than their grandparents.

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8 out of 10 people want governments to do more on climate change.

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The green economy represents nearly 9% of global capital markets.

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Every $1 invested in adaptation can generate over $10 in benefits over 10 years.

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Industry can cut 11% of global energy-related emissions by 2030 through energy efficiency.

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Climate impacts prevent millions of girls from completing 12 years of education.

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Around 13 million tonnes of plastics accumulate in soils annually.

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Transport accounts for almost 14% of global emissions.

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Solar and wind provide 15% of global electricity (expected to more than double by 2030).

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Extreme weather damages cost at least US$16 million per hour (2000–2019).

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More than 17% of land and inland waters are now protected.

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In 2024, 18 football fields of tropical forest were lost every minute.

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Over 19% of food is wasted in shops, restaurants and homes.

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Freshwater available per person has fallen by 20% over the past two decades.

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Climate-related health impacts could cost US$21 trillion in low- and middle-income countries by 2050.

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The circular economy could create more than 22 million new jobs by 2030.

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Global average sea levels have risen by approximately 23 cms since 1880.

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A 24-hour early warning can reduce disaster damage by almost 30%.

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25% of global land is managed by Indigenous Peoples.

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26% of people globally lack access to clean cooking solutions.

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A landmark case by 27 students led to a ruling that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change.

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Carbon pricing covers around 28% of global emissions.

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Up to 29% of species face critical extinction risk by 2100 under high emissions.

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Nearly half of the world’s population is under 30.

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