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Climate fact paper reveals: 89% demand drastic climate action!
On November 4, 2025, a climate fact paper shows massive changes in the climate system and the global desire for more ambitious climate policy.
Climate fact paper reveals: 89% demand drastic climate action!
A new Climate Fact Paper release highlights stark and worrying trends in global climate change. The document, which was presented on November 4, 2025, contains not only scientific findings, but also social scientific findings that underline the urgency of the situation. 89 percent of people surveyed worldwide would like their governments to have more ambition when it comes to climate policy. This survey included around 130,000 participants from 125 countries and illustrates the population's great desire for decisive action against climate change.
Thomas Hickler, board member of the German Climate Consortium and professor at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center, commented on the survey results and emphasized the need to act now. Prof. Dr. Hans-Otto Pörtner from the Alfred Wegener Institute describes the alarming changes that are already visible. Sea and land ice are melting, sea levels are rising and extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves and heavy rain are increasing. These developments are not just local, but affect the entire planet.
The risks of climate change
The experts warn that a further increase in temperature could lead to abrupt, irreversible changes in the earth's and climate systems. A critical point will be reached when global temperatures rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius. In this high-risk area, tipping elements, such as the ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, could become more important. Frank Böttcher, host of the ExtremeWeatherCongress, points out that tropical coral reefs could already be lost, which would have serious consequences for marine ecosystems.
The European region is particularly affected: this is where the earth is warming the fastest. Every year for almost 50 years the temperature has been above the 20th century average. The ten warmest years in history have all occurred in the last decade, with 2024 considered the most recent record year. These results were documented by the Copernicus climate service, among others, and underline the urgency of a fundamental change in climate policy.
A clear call to action
The climate fact paper, presented by six leading climate research and communication organizations, is seen as a key reference point for science-based information on climate change. It bluntly states that current climate policy falls short of the goals of the Paris Agreement. Carel Mohn, managing director of the science portal Klimafakten, emphasizes how important it is not to question existing climate protection instruments at EU level. More decisive measures and more ambitious strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential in order to be able to meet the challenges of climate change.
Given this situation, it is clear that both science and society are called upon to work together and find new ways to protect our environment. The upcoming UN climate summit in Brazil, taking place from November 10 to 21, could provide a crucial platform to continue this dialogue and make concrete plans. The time to act is now.