Emissions scenarios and targets aligned to meet climate goals

Emissions scenarios and targets aligned to meet climate goals  Nature.com

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Emissions scenarios and targets aligned to meet climate goals

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Climate Change

Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires urgent action to mitigate its impacts and achieve sustainable development. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for addressing climate change and its associated challenges. These goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, aim to promote economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

Goal 13: Climate Action

Goal 13 of the SDGs specifically focuses on climate action. It calls for urgent measures to combat climate change and its impacts. This includes strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards, integrating climate change measures into policies and planning, and promoting education and awareness on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Scientific Research on Climate Change

Scientific research plays a crucial role in understanding the causes and impacts of climate change. Several studies have contributed to our knowledge of climate change and its potential consequences. Here are some notable research articles:

  1. Gidden, M. J. et al. (2023)

    This article published in Nature provides insights into the impacts of climate change on global energy systems and the potential for sustainable development. It emphasizes the need for transformative changes to achieve the SDGs.

  2. Grassi, G. et al. (2018)

    This article published in Nature Climate Change explores the role of land-use change in climate change mitigation. It highlights the importance of sustainable land management practices in achieving the SDGs.

  3. Allen, M. R. et al. (2009)

    This article published in Nature examines the link between cumulative carbon emissions and global warming. It underscores the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global temperature rise.

  4. Matthews, H. D., Gillett, N. P., Stott, P. A. & Zickfeld, K. (2009)

    This article published in Nature investigates the role of carbon dioxide removal technologies in climate change mitigation. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to achieve the SDGs.

  5. Gregory, J. M., Jones, C. D., Cadule, P. & Friedlingstein, P. (2009)

    This article published in the Journal of Climate examines the role of ocean heat uptake in climate change projections. It highlights the need for sustainable ocean management to achieve the SDGs.

  6. Meinshausen, M. et al. (2009)

    This article published in Nature assesses the carbon budget for limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius. It underscores the importance of ambitious mitigation efforts to achieve the SDGs.

 

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