Despite global efforts to combat climate change, the United Nations (U.N.) has acknowledged that global temperatures are still on track to rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius.

This sobering revelation comes as a stark reminder of the immense challenges the world faces in curbing the impacts of climate change.

The U.N.’s admission is based on the assessment that even if countries follow their current climate action plans and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it will not be sufficient to limit global warming to the desired target of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

The world has already experienced significant consequences from rising temperatures, including more frequent extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and rising sea levels.

The U.N. Secretary-General stressed the urgency of further action, emphasizing that nations must ramp up their efforts to cut emissions and transition to renewable energy sources.

International cooperation is crucial to addressing this global crisis, as no single country can tackle it alone.