00:002025 is here, and it promises to be a pivotal year for the planet.
00:04From political shifts to groundbreaking lawsuits, this year could set the course for climate
00:09and nature for decades to come.
00:12Stick around as we break down the seven biggest events to watch in 2025.
00:16First, the U.S. is back in the spotlight.
00:20Donald Trump begins his second term, vowing to pull the country out of the Paris Agreement.
00:25But clean energy investments under previous policies are booming, even in Republican states.
00:30Could this momentum counteract federal rollbacks?
00:34Next up, February marks the deadline for new national climate goals.
00:38Countries must submit their updated plans to cut emissions.
00:41Will these commitments finally align with the urgency of the climate crisis?
00:45Later in the year, COP30 takes place in Brazil, a country that's made strides in reducing
00:51deforestation.
00:52With the Amazon at its heart, this summit will spotlight climate finance and the push
00:57to phase out fossil fuels.
00:59Early 2025 will see a potentially game-changing climate lawsuit.
01:04The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on whether states have
01:08a legal obligation to address climate damages.
01:11If it supports climate accountability, it could influence courts worldwide.
01:16In May, new satellites like Microcarb will enhance our ability to monitor carbon emissions,
01:21forest loss, and even wildlife migration.
01:25These advancements could revolutionize how we fight climate change.
01:29Mid-year, the debate on plastic pollution reignites.
01:32Will countries agree on a binding treaty to curb plastic production, or will disagreements
01:37delay action again?
01:39Finally, brace for more extreme weather.
01:42With 2024 being the hottest year on record, 2025 is expected to bring even more heatwaves,
01:48floods, and droughts, stark reminders of the climate crisis.
01:52From political decisions to grassroots movements, 2025 holds immense potential.
01:58The choices made this year could define our planet's future.
02:01What will we do with this opportunity?
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