Global warming; a problem for SL too: Dr. Anil Jasinghe

12 August 2021 09:02 am Views - 149

The island states are most likely to be affected by the environmental damage caused by global warming and the impact on countries such as Sri Lanka, in particular, is very high, Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.   

He said compared to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Glasgow City, Scotland later this year, a preface has been presented by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.   
They emphasize that global warming is out of control, Dr. Jasinghe said.   

Ten years ago, it was agreed that all countries in the world should keep global warming below 1.5-2 Celsius. But now this figure has risen to 1.2.   

He said compared to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Glasgow City, Scotland later this year, a preface has been presented by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.   
They emphasize that global warming is out of control, Dr. Jasinghe said.   

Ten years ago, it was agreed that all countries in the world should keep global warming below 1.5-2 Celsius. But now this figure has risen to 1.2.