Mitigating the worst effects of climate change is the most pressing issue facing humanity today. In their recent report (2023), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underscored the urgency of achieving a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, as per the terms of the Paris Agreement (2015). However, a concerning disparity exists between the aforementioned targets and the projected trajectory of global emissions, with current data suggesting the potential of a 10% increase in GHG emissions before 2030 (IPCC, 2023). In response to the increasing urgency of the climate crisis, governments have recalibrated their national priorities to meet the GHG emissions targets as set out in the Paris Agreement. This recalibration has manifested in several key areas, including the economy and finance, energy, as well as in social and environmental policy. Environmental concerns are increasingly integrated into economic and development planning, with governments allocating more resources towards renewables and sustainable development initiatives to phase out fossil fuels. Global cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation has also intensified with international treaties, like the Paris Agreement, serving as a catalyst for new partnerships and agreements between countries to cut emissions and provide financial support for countries who are or will be most affected by the effects of climate change (e.g. the United Nations’ Green Climate Fund). However, the pace and rate of these changes vary significantly across regions. While developed countries have more resources to implement more ambitious climate targets, developing countries face the challenge of balancing economic growth with environmental safeguards.