COP30: Scientists Warn of Accelerating Global Warming and Coral Reef Collapse
As world leaders gather for COP30, new scientific assessments have revealed alarming evidence that the planet is warming faster than previously predicted, threatening critical ecosystems such as coral reefs and intensifying extreme weather events across the globe.
According to the latest climate reports presented at the summit, global temperatures are now rising at an average rate of 0.27°C per decade, a significant increase from earlier projections. Experts warn that this pace could push Earth beyond the 1.5°C threshold within the next decade, triggering irreversible environmental and socio-economic consequences.
One of the most urgent concerns is the collapse of coral reef systems, which scientists describe as “on the brink of extinction.” Rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification are bleaching corals at an unprecedented scale, affecting marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions dependent on fishing and coastal tourism.
Climate researchers also pointed to the rapid melting of polar ice caps, escalating sea levels, and intensifying heatwaves and floods as visible signs of the accelerating climate crisis. The data highlights that 2025 is likely to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, underscoring the need for swift and collective global action.
At the conference, environmental groups urged developed nations to increase climate financing for vulnerable countries already facing the brunt of global warming. They emphasized that adaptation and resilience funding remain far below what is needed to protect communities from worsening climate impacts.
The findings presented at COP30 have renewed calls for accountability and stronger emission-reduction commitments. Experts warn that without decisive policy changes, the world could enter a period of cascading ecological and economic instability within the next two decades.
