Global Climate Summit 2025 Reaches Historic Agreement in Dubai
World leaders at the 2025 Global Climate Summit in Dubai have signed a landmark agreement to cap global warming at 1.5°C by 2035, committing $2 trillion to renewable energy and adaptation measures for vulnerable nations. The deal, hailed as a breakthrough, follows intense negotiations amid record-breaking heatwaves and rising sea levels.
Highlights of the Agreement
- Carbon Neutrality Goals: All 197 signatory nations pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim targets for 2030.
- Climate Finance: Developed nations will fund $500 billion annually to support adaptation in Africa, Southeast Asia, and small island states.
- Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: A phased reduction of coal and oil dependency, with a global ban on new fossil fuel projects by 2030.
The summit, hosted at Dubai’s Expo City, saw unprecedented collaboration between the US, China, and the EU, though critics argue the timeline is ambitious. “This is a step forward, but enforcement will be key,” said Dr. Aisha Khan, a climate scientist from Pakistan.
Global Reactions
Protests outside the venue demanded faster action, with youth activists trending #ClimateNow on social media. Meanwhile, oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia expressed concerns over economic impacts but agreed to the terms.
