COP31 leaders cling to 1.5°C target despite UN declaring it unattainable

At COP31, leaders are maintaining the 1.5°C warming target as a political symbol, even though the UN and many scientists have declared it impossible to achieve. This creates a gap between stated policy and scientific reality, potentially undermining future climate commitments. The development signals a shift in climate diplomacy toward pragmatic adaptation rather than ambitious mitigation.

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