The Future of Climate Change

This week, Nature historian, Sir David Attenborough addressed 65 heads of state and government in an urgent plea to do more regarding the extinction crisis and climate change.

Sir David Attenborough told world leaders this week that they still had a chance to make a difference if they worked together to protect nature from the current climate crisis. He stated “We must do everything that all of us can do and must do”. After the United Nations report last year stated that approximately one million species are currently threatened with extinction, it has become apparent that we must act urgently to put an end to this crisis.

But what does this mean for the UK? And what steps are we taking as a nation to try and resolve this global issue? According to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, by the end of the decade the amount of protected land in the UK will increase to 30% from 26%. Along with this, he has also signed a UN Pledge and has promised to commit to protecting an extra 400,000 hectares of countryside.

The UN Pledge signed by the Prime Minister was also signed by another 64 leaders from across the globe. The pledge itself promises to reduce pollution and the amount of plastic in our oceans, along with taking on more sustainable economic systems. This has been coined as a “turning-point” regarding climate change, as it seems world leaders might finally be taking notice of the current crisis.

Not only is it vital that world leaders take notice of the climate crisis, but as a society we should all be taking steps to do what we can to help the planet. Whether its stopping using single-use plastics, recycling frequently or switching to metal straws instead of plastic, we can all work together to make a difference and save our planet.