Basics
Climate and Sustainability in 2025: Progress, Pressure, and the Path Ahead
Climate & Sustainability Infrastructure
Published on June 26, 2025
Explore This BasicAs of 2025, the effects of rising global temperatures are being felt more acutely, from unprecedented weather events to ecological disruption and socio-economic stress. Simultaneously, the world is undergoing a significant energy transition, marked by accelerated adoption of renewable energy and intensifying commitments to sustainability. Corporations, governments, and individuals are being compelled to adapt, but not without challenges.
This Basic explores the current state of climate and sustainability, highlighting key developments in global temperature rise, the shift to renewable energy, and corporate accountability, while addressing the emerging hurdles coming into play.
Links to Other Resources:
- MSCI – Sustainability and Climate Trends to Watch for 2025 | MSCI
- National Centers for Environmental Information – Assessing the Global Climate in April 2025 | News | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
- Oxford Economics – Key climate and sustainability themes for 2025 | Oxford Economics
- Salata Institute – Financial Economics of Climate and Sustainability 2025 – The Salata Institute