Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Accepted
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C critical for preventing Antarctic ice sheet destabilisation.
Conclusion
Evidence presented during the course of this inquiry highlights the critical importance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Achieving this target is essential for preventing further destabilisation of Antarctica’s ice sheets and glaciers, which are already experiencing significant changes due to rising temperatures. Maintaining this limit is key to safeguarding the integrity of the Antarctic environment and mitigating the global consequences of rising sea levels and climate disruption. (Conclusion, Paragraph 105)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts this conclusion, affirming its full commitment to the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target and outlining ongoing efforts, including accelerating the transition to net zero through initiatives like the Global Clean Power Alliance and delivering on its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution target.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 11 September 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗