SDG 13: Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

36 billion metric tons of CO₂ were emitted globally in 2020

1.1°C (2°F) is the amount the planet’s average temperature has risen above pre-industrial levels.

$1.3 trillion was invested globally in renewable energy in 2023.

About Goal 13

SDG 13 calls for urgent climate action by reducing emissions, improving resilience, and strengthening preparedness. It supports clean technology, adaptation planning, and global cooperation to protect people and ecosystems.

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Key Targets

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
Improve education, awareness, and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and early warning.
Mobilize financial resources to support climate action, especially in developing countries.
Promote mechanisms that support least developed countries and small island developing states in climate planning, including access to climate finance.
Fulfill international commitments to mobilize $100 billion annually for climate action and support low-carbon development.

Global Progress

Progress on SDG 13 remains off track. Emissions continue rising, and climate impacts such as storms, heat, and floods are intensifying. Many countries improved policies and renewable energy, but adaptation and mitigation efforts must accelerate to meet global climate goals.