Recommit to international climate agreements and enhance cooperation on emission reduction targets.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's climate risk is high due to increased fossil fuel production plans, US withdrawal from climate agreements, and record ocean temperatures exacerbating global warming.
January 13, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The decision by Nigeria and South Africa to boost fossil fuel production directly undermines global efforts to reduce emissions, while the US withdrawal from international climate agreements signals a significant policy failure that could hinder coordinated global action. Additionally, record high ocean temperatures indicate worsening climate feedback loops, which can lead to more extreme weather events and accelerated ice melt. These developments highlight systemic challenges in addressing climate change, as political and economic actions are not aligning with the urgent need for emission reductions and climate adaptation strategies.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase advocacy for renewable energy investments in regions planning to expand fossil fuel production.
Intensify research on climate feedback loops and develop mitigation strategies for ocean warming.
Transition to sustainable practices and invest in carbon-neutral technologies.
Support policies and leaders that prioritize climate action and sustainability.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Oceans reached a record high temperature in 2025: the impact of climate change intensifies Publisher: Noticias Ambientales
- Nigeria and South Africa plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges Publisher: The Conversation
- Sustainable Switch Climate Focus: US withdraws from UN climate treaties Publisher: Reuters
- What the US withdrawal from international bodies means for climate change and biodiversity Publisher: Le Monde.fr