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Rising to the Challenge: The Ongoing Struggle for Climate Agreement Progress

Posted on May 22, 2025 By Amanda White No Comments on Rising to the Challenge: The Ongoing Struggle for Climate Agreement Progress

As the sun sets over the coastal town of Kiribati, a sense of urgency settles over the residents. The rising sea levels and more frequent flooding are a harsh reality, threatening the very existence of their home. Teima Onorio, a Kiribati climate activist, has seen her community’s struggles firsthand. “We’re not just fighting for our land, we’re fighting for our lives,” she says. The once-thriving coral reefs are now bleached and dying, and the country’s famous breadfruit trees are withering away.

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As countries like Kiribati bear the brunt of climate change, the world is finally taking notice. The past decade has seen significant progress in international climate agreements, with the Paris Agreement being a major milestone. However, despite the efforts made, the pace of progress remains sluggish. The current climate agreement progress is a mixed bag, with some countries making significant strides, while others continue to lag behind.

One of the key drivers of climate agreement progress is the increasing awareness of the consequences of inaction. The devastating wildfires in Australia, the record-breaking heatwaves in the Arctic, and the intense hurricanes in the Americas have all served as stark reminders of the urgent need for climate action. As a result, more countries are setting ambitious targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources.

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The European Union has been at the forefront of climate leadership, with a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. The bloc has also been instrumental in pushing for a global carbon pricing mechanism, which has the potential to mobilize trillions of dollars in climate finance. Other countries, like Costa Rica and Norway, have made significant strides in transitioning to renewable energy, with Costa Rica aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050 and Norway investing heavily in offshore wind farms.

However, despite these successes, there are still significant challenges to overcome. The United States, under the previous administration, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, and the country’s current stance on climate change remains uncertain. China, the world’s largest emitter, has made significant progress in reducing its carbon intensity, but its overall emissions continue to rise. India, another major emitter, has made commitments to increase its renewable energy capacity, but its coal-fired power plants remain a major source of emissions.

The progress made in climate agreements is also hindered by the lack of effective enforcement mechanisms. The Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is ambitious, but the current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by countries fall short of achieving this goal. The lack of a robust mechanism to hold countries accountable for their climate promises has led to a “trust deficit” among civil society and the scientific community.

As the world struggles to rise to the challenge of climate change, it’s clear that more needs to be done. The progress made in climate agreements is a step in the right direction, but it’s not enough. The story of Kiribati and other countries on the frontlines of climate change serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for climate action. As Teima Onorio says, “We’re not just fighting for our land, we’re fighting for our lives. The world needs to take action, and it needs to take it now.”

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