‎By Charles Olewezi

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‎The United Nations Environmental

‎Programme (UNEP) says the world is set to breach the critical 1.5°C warming limit within the next few years.

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‎UN Secretary-General, António Guterrer said “The fight for 1.5 degrees is the fight for humanity. What it means is that at 1.5°C, extreme weather, glacier melting, sea-level rise and ecosystem loss will intensify”.

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‎Climate scientists are also warning that the world will soon witness extreme heat, floods and drought before the end of 2026.

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‎UNEP is the leading global environmental authority under the United Nations.

‎It coordinate the UN’s environmental work and help countries protect the environment while promoting sustainable development.

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‎The agency also warns of the need for nations to adopt measures that aid pollution control, especially handling of plastic wastes, air pollution, and chemical waste.

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