At the recent climate conference in Baku, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the pressing need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The latest Climate Action Tracker report reveals a balancing act between the rapid expansion of renewable energy and increasing fossil fuel investments, leading to a projected temperature rise of 2.7 degrees by century’s end. While countries like Costa Rica and the EU are making strides, nations heavily reliant on fossil fuels lag behind. Experts stress that drastic emission reductions by 2030 are crucial to keep the 1.5-degree goal within reach.