Mission 2025 is a coalition urging governments to enhance their national climate plans to align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. They believe immediate action is crucial.
Understanding Mission 2025
Mission 2025 represents a collaborative effort across various sectors to address climate change urgently. According to their statement, they comprise:
- Businesses
- Mayors
- Investors
- Cultural Leaders
- Health Leaders
- Scientists
- Youth Activists
This diverse group is united by the belief that delaying climate action is not an option.
The Core Objective: 1.5°C
The central aim of Mission 2025 is to ensure that national climate plans are ambitious enough to keep global warming below 1.5°C, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. This requires significant and immediate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Why 2025?
The name "Mission 2025" implies an urgency and a focus on the near term. The coalition believes critical decisions and policy changes need to occur soon to stay on track with climate goals. "Because later is too late."
Paris Agreement Alignment
Mission 2025 acts as a catalyst for governments to not just commit to climate goals, but to create actionable and impactful strategies that reflect the seriousness of the climate crisis. This involves:
- Setting more aggressive emissions reduction targets
- Implementing policies that promote renewable energy
- Investing in climate resilience measures
