Ambiente e Salute News n.19 - gennaio-febbraio 2023

Abstract

The recent release (March 2023) of the sixth report on climate change by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) presents a comprehensive assessment of the current state of knowledge on the observed impacts and projected risks of climate change. It confirms the strong interactions of natural, social and climate systems and the negative impacts on both nature and people caused by human-induced climate change. The most vulnerable people and systems are disproportionately affected, and climate extremes have led to irreversible impacts. Emphasis is placed on the importance of limiting global warming to 1.5° C if the goal of a just, equitable, and sustainable world is to be realized, and the urgency of taking more ambitious action by highlighting that if we act now, we can still ensure a sustainable and livable future for all. There are feasible and effective adaptation options that can reduce risks to nature and people, and greater ambition is needed in both adaptation and mitigation measures. Climate-resilient development in all human activities is therefore important, and this requires urgent and conscious attention from both policy makers and the general public. In this journal we continue to summarize briefly the main articles published in the monitored journals, including those related to climate change. All articles and editorials deemed worthy of attention are listed divided by topic, with a brief commentary. This issue is based on the systematic monitoring of publications in January and February 2023.