Implement and enforce stronger climate policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support renewable energy transitions.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's climate risk is high due to ongoing extreme weather events, ecosystem disruptions, and insufficient policy responses to escalating climate impacts.
March 5, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current climate threat level is elevated by several factors: the transition from La Niña to neutral ENSO conditions, which can lead to unpredictable weather patterns; active tornado seasons indicating increased extreme weather events; and reports of climate change impacts on ecosystems, such as the northward movement of walruses and threats to Greenland's fisheries. Additionally, the potential for El Niño to cause a surge in global warming further exacerbates long-term risks. Policy responses remain inadequate, as evidenced by legal battles over climate lawsuits and the slow advancement of climate change education and resilience programs. These issues highlight the urgent need for comprehensive and coordinated global action to mitigate climate risks.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase public awareness and education on climate change impacts and the importance of sustainable practices.
Enhance climate modeling and prediction capabilities to better anticipate and prepare for extreme weather events.
Develop and implement localized climate resilience plans, especially in vulnerable regions.
Facilitate global cooperation and funding for climate adaptation and mitigation projects.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Tornado season 2025: active through April, and May is keeping pace
- Climate Change Drives Walruses Northward Publisher: polarjournal.net
- El Nino Could Cause Global Warming Surge, US Agency Warns Publisher: themorningnews.com
- It’s too warm': Greenland’s fishermen are under threat from climate change Publisher: vocal.media
- Study finds 77% of US national parks are highly vulnerable to climate change Publisher: Phys.org