The climate crisis has reached unprecedented levels with greenhouse gases accumulating faster than at any time in human history. Current emission levels guarantee catastrophic consequences for every nation's economy and billions of lives. Immediate and drastic action is required to prevent irreversible damage to Earth's climate systems.

The unprecedented warming demonstrates an urgent need for immediate action on fossil fuel emissions, as current planetary temperatures approach dangerous thresholds that could irreversibly damage entire ecosystems. Without rapid phase-out of fossil fuels, even these record temperatures will soon seem cool by comparison.

The unprecedented temperature rise demands immediate action to phase out fossil fuels, as current conditions will seem cool compared to future years without intervention. The situation has reached a critical point that threatens to irreversibly damage entire ecosystems, making the upcoming COP 28 conference crucial for global climate action.

Economic development and climate action must be balanced, with developing nations requiring financial support to meet climate goals. The NDC process serves as a negotiating mechanism to secure necessary funding, with countries seeking to ensure their climate pledges are investable and can attract both public and private finance.

Government plans currently allow for twice the amount of fossil fuel production needed to maintain the 1.5-degree Celsius target from the Paris Agreement. The situation requires balanced consideration of economic transitions and sustainable development, particularly regarding air conditioning needs in affected regions.

Governments worldwide are currently planning to extract and produce twice the amount of fossil fuels needed to maintain the 1.5-degree Celsius target, while El Niño's peak influence hasn't yet arrived. The combination of continued fossil fuel production and natural climate patterns suggests even higher temperatures ahead, regardless of immediate action.