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Question: What is the 1.5°C target, and why is it important?

Answer: Answer: It is the goal to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels to avoid severe climate impacts.

Brief Info: The IPCC warns that exceeding this threshold could cause irreversible damage to ecosystems and human livelihoods.

(Source: IPCC, 06 Nov 2025)

Source Link: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/