Climate Change

The combination of record-high temperatures, as noted in 2025 being one of the hottest years on record, and the ongoing impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human systems, such as the tensions in Senegal and the threats to ethnomedicinal plants, underscore the severity of the current climate crisis. The failure to implement effective policies, as seen in Europe's backtrack on banning combustion engines, exacerbates these issues. Additionally, the Arctic's unprecedented warming and the projected economic impacts on industries like seafood highlight the systemic and long-term risks posed by climate change. These factors collectively contribute to a high-risk assessment, as they indicate both immediate and future challenges that require urgent action.