What the 1.5°C Threshold Means for People & the Planet | ESG Decoded #164

Earth Month, celebrated each April, reminds us that protecting our planet begins with awareness and grows through action. While climate change is a global issue, it also presents local and personal challenges. As 2024 was the warmest year on record - and we crossed the 1.5°C mark -scientists are now warning that planet Earth has entered "unchartered territory". In this episode, Professor Ben Horton joins Anna Stablum to discuss the climate shifts and imbalances we're experiencing and what they mean for Southeast Asia and beyond. Ben brings decades of expertise in past, present, and future climate systems to explain the significance of current trends.  Looking for grounded insight into climate risk, personal responsibility, and hope through collective action? Tune in to learn how education, empathy, and smarter adaptation can empower change. Don't miss out on future episodes. Subscribe to ESG Decoded on your preferred podcast platforms and follow us on social media for updates.Guest Update: This episode was recorded while Ben Horton was the Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore. He now serves as the Dean of the School of Energy & the Environment at City University of Hong Kong.Episode Resources: National Science Foundation – Climate Research: https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/climate/Paris Agreement (UNFCCC): https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreementSingapore National Environment Agency (NEA) – Climate Science Research: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/climate-science-researchNASA Global Climate Change Data: https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/global-temperature/IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ -About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.ESG Decoded | Resource Links Site: https://www.climeco.com/podcast-series/Apple Podcasts: https://go.climeco.com/ApplePodcastsSpotify: https://go.climeco.com/SpotifyYouTube Music: https://go.climeco.com/YouTube-MusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-decoded/IG: https://www.instagram.com/esgdecoded/X: https://twitter.com/ESGDecodedFB: https://www.facebook.com/ESGDecoded*This episode was produced by Singing Land Studio  About ClimeCoClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand.ClimeCo | Resource LinksSite: https://climeco.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climeco/IG: https://www.instagram.com/climeco/X: https://twitter.com/ClimeCoFB: https://www.facebook.com/Climeco/