High Risk: Today's climate risk is high due to inadequate infrastructure protection, rising microplastic emissions, and legal challenges to climate accountability.
The current climate risk is elevated due to several factors: the government's inadequate strategy to protect critical infrastructure from climate change, as highlighted in multiple reports, poses a significant risk to societal resilience against climate impacts. Additionally, the discovery that microplastics contribute to atmospheric warming adds a new dimension to global warming challenges, complicating mitigation efforts. Furthermore, legal actions to shield the oil and gas industry from accountability hinder progress in reducing emissions and addressing climate change effectively. These issues, combined with the ongoing challenges of extreme weather events and policy failures, underscore a high level of climate risk.
[Government] Accelerate and enhance flood hazard mapping to incorporate climate change projections for better preparedness.
[NGO] Increase public awareness and advocacy for holding the oil and gas industry accountable for emissions.
[Research Institutions] Expand studies on the impact of microplastics on climate change to inform policy and mitigation strategies.
[Local Governments] Implement and promote composting and other sustainable practices to reduce carbon footprints.
[International Bodies] Facilitate global cooperation to address cross-border climate impacts and enforce accountability measures.