What is Climate Change?

Climate change refers to the long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns. While natural factors such as volcanic eruptions and solar cycles contribute, today’s rapid changes are largely human-driven. The burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial practices have increased greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane in the atmosphere.

Effects of Climate Change

• Rising global temperatures
• Melting ice caps and rising sea levels
• More frequent and intense storms
• Threats to biodiversity and ecosystems
• Food insecurity due to crop failure
• Health risks such as heat strokes and respiratory diseases

What Can We Do?

Solving climate change requires both individual action and systemic transformation. Citizens, governments, and corporations must collaborate to reduce carbon footprints, support renewable energy, and adopt sustainable practices.

Speak Up and Join Coalitions

Raising awareness is one of the strongest tools. Advocacy groups and community coalitions push for stronger climate policies. Individuals can add their voices through petitions, local campaigns, and city-level climate action frameworks.

Support Renewables and Make Your Diet Sustainable

Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables such as solar, wind, and hydro is essential. On a personal level, shifting to plant-based or low-meat diets significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Make an Impact with Reforestation

Forests act as carbon sinks. Participating in tree-planting programs and supporting reforestation projects can help restore ecosystems, protect wildlife, and absorb excess carbon dioxide.

Climate Action Planning Steps and Processes: A Guide for Cities

Cities produce nearly 70% of global CO₂ emissions, making them central to climate solutions. Municipal governments can design climate action plans (CAPs) that prioritize renewable energy, green infrastructure, and sustainable transport.

Introducing the Climate Action Planning Framework

A typical framework includes:

• Baseline emissions inventory
• Reduction targets
• Implementation strategies
• Monitoring and reporting systems

Climate Budgets: Why Your City Needs One

A climate budget is an annual financial plan aligned with emission reduction goals. Just as cities have monetary budgets, climate budgets track “carbon spending” and hold policymakers accountable.

Delivering Disability-Inclusive Climate Action

Climate resilience must include vulnerable populations. Resource packs for cities emphasize inclusive planning that ensures accessibility for people with disabilities during disasters.

Climate Budgeting: What It Is, What It Isn’t

• What it is: A transparent way to align money with sustainability goals.
• What it isn’t: A separate budget—it integrates with existing governance.

Cities Climate Transition Framework

This framework guides urban leaders in shifting from high-carbon economies to resilient, net-zero futures.

Connect to a blog like Why Cities Hold the Key to Climate Solutions.

Decarbonization

Everllence: Pioneering Decarbonization

Decarbonization involves reducing carbon intensity in energy, industry, and transport. Companies like Everllence are leading missions to cut emissions through innovation.

Our Decarbonization Mission in Figures

• Target: Net-zero carbon by 2050
• Transitioning heavy industries (cement, steel, transport)
• Integrating renewable-powered manufacturing

Decarbonization in the Industry

Industries are adopting:

• Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
• Renewable-based production lines
• Electrification of fleets

Carbon Capture and Advanced Technologies

Delivering the Promise of Carbon Capture

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) captures CO₂ from industrial processes and stores it underground, preventing it from entering the atmosphere.

Reducing Emissions

CCS can cut 90% of emissions from power plants and factories, making it a crucial transition technology.

Powering CCS Progress

By 2035, CCS projects aim to capture up to 11 million tons CO₂ equivalent annually.

Innovating “Blue” Fuels

“Blue fuels” combine traditional fuels with CCS, reducing their carbon footprint while economies shift to fully renewable systems.

Key Facts About Climate Change

• 97% of climate scientists agree that human activity is the main driver of recent warming.
• Global sea levels have risen 8 inches since 1900.
• The last decade was the hottest on record.
• Renewable energy jobs are growing faster than fossil fuel jobs.

FAQs About Climate Change

Conclusion:

Climate change is the defining challenge of our era. From city-level climate action plans to global decarbonization efforts, the solutions exist—it’s about scaling them. By speaking up, adopting sustainable practices, and supporting innovations like carbon capture, each of us can help.

Cheers to a cleaner, greener, and climate-resilient future. The time to act is now! 🌍