Urgent Action Needed to Realign with Climate Goals: Thought Leadership by #SustXGlobal50 Awardee Roberta Boscolo, Climate & Energy Lead, World Meteorological Organization, Switzerland
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Summary
In this thought leadership article, "Charting a Sustainable Course: The Midway Point of the 2030 Agenda," Roberta Boscolo, Climate & Energy Lead, World Meteorological Organization, Switzerland, and a recipient of The SustainabilityX® Magazine Global 50 Women In Sustainability Awards™ 2023 underscores the urgent need to realign our efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amidst the escalating impacts of climate change. Drawing from the latest IPCC reports, Roberta highlights the perilous trajectory the planet is on, with rising global temperatures and extreme weather events threatening to derail progress. She emphasizes the critical role of weather, climate, and water-related sciences in advancing sustainable development and calls for a significant mobilization of scientific capabilities to meet the 2030 Agenda. Through detailed analysis and strategic recommendations, Roberta advocates for a renewed global commitment to ambitious climate action, showcasing how integrating science into policy and practice is essential for a resilient and sustainable future.