Let the climate games begin – are more world records inevitable?

The document highlights the increasing frequency of record-breaking global temperatures and extreme weather events, urging a shift toward scalable renewable energy, science-based net zero targets for subnational entities, and the fulfillment of climate finance commitments for developing countries.

• The planet is experiencing an increase in extreme weather and temperature records, including the hottest year on record in 2023 and the hottest day ever recorded shortly before the document's publication.
• To stop runaway climate change, the author advocates for scaling up renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy access to phase out fossil fuels, while ensuring conservation efforts support local leadership and Indigenous Peoples' rights.
• The document calls for subnational entities—such as cities, states, and companies—to adopt science-based net zero targets and for the fulfillment of climate finance commitments to build resilience in developing countries.

APA

WWF International (2024). Let the climate games begin – are more world records inevitable? https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/perspectives/sustainability-works-hub/sustainability-works-index/let-the-climate-games-begin-are-more-world-records-inevitable/

Chicago

WWF International. Let the climate games begin – are more world records inevitable? 2024. https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/perspectives/sustainability-works-hub/sustainability-works-index/let-the-climate-games-begin-are-more-world-records-inevitable/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=WWF International |title=Let the climate games begin – are more world records inevitable? |date=25 July 2024 |url=https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/perspectives/sustainability-works-hub/sustainability-works-index/let-the-climate-games-begin-are-more-world-records-inevitable/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{wwfinternational2024let, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Let the climate games begin – are more world records inevitable?}}, publisher = {WWF International}, year = {2024}, month = jul, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/perspectives/sustainability-works-hub/sustainability-works-index/let-the-climate-games-begin-are-more-world-records-inevitable/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }