It is a fateful report released by the IPCC today.

Species extinction, deadly heat waves and already severe water shortages worsen as temperatures rise.

The rise in weather and climate extremes has already led to "irreversible effects" in human society as well as in the natural world, the IPCC report emphasizes, making it clear that this is just the beginning.

"Never before has so much been at stake for our planet," IPCC President Hoesung Lee told a news conference on Monday.

"Every second counts"

UN chief António Guterres wrote on Twitter that he was both angry and worried.

"I have seen many reports, but nothing like the new IPCC report - like a map book of human suffering," he continues.


In a video message, he also expresses great disappointment at the will, power of action and ability of governments to address climate issues.

- Every second counts.

The lack of leadership is criminal.

Sweden is more vulnerable

Sweden is also not spared from climate change.

But in the general debate, climate risks take up little space, says Minister of Climate and Environment Annika Strandhäll.

- We must realize the seriousness.

Sweden is no longer spared the climate risks.

A 1.5 degree increase in temperature is estimated for Sweden and the Nordic countries, which corresponds to approximately a 3 degree increase in temperature in the form of climate consequences.

That way we are more vulnerable, she tells TT.

The government is working on climate adaptation in two tracks, Annika Strandhäll explains.

- One is to climate-proof Sweden and get more preparedness in place.

This year, SEK 500 million goes to this, compared with SEK 25 million last year, she says.

Among other things, the government wants all municipalities to be obliged to have rainfall plans in the future.

The second track is about ensuring that the emissions targets are reached.

There she mentions the capture and storage of carbon dioxide as an important measure, as well as the electrification of the Swedish vehicle fleet.

- We can not start thumbs up with the policy required to get there.

We now see that the reduction obligation works, for example.

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