Immediate global leadership is required to curb the negative effects we are already experiencing from global warming by sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide and limiting warming to no more than 2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. That is the threshold, scientists warn, that once crossed will bring rising seas, severe droughts, damaging storms, and food and water scarcity that will become permanent challenges to humankind.

Making those systemic changes to reduce emissions requires political will and leadership across the world but primarily by the world’s three largest emitters: the United States, India, and China. Grantees supported by the Foundation’s Climate Solutions strategy work across all three countries to focus on solutions, engage a diverse array of communities on the issue, and help countries meet the goals they committed to under the Paris Climate Accord.

Read the full article about bridging divisions to focus climate solutions by Nathaniel Smith at MacArthur Foundation.