Sir David King
@sir_david_king
Former CSA and Foreign Secretary's Special Representative for Climate Change. Founder and Chair CCAG (@ClimateCrisisAG)
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08-04-2013 13:05:52
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While we wait for #COP29 outcomes, a weekend docu tip: Check out 'Climate Extremes' Climate Extremes Documentary! With PIKs Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf đ đŠŁ, Johan Rockström et al. It's about #tippingelements like #AMOC or the #Amazon & #planetaryboundaries. đsubtitles in đ©đȘ đ«đ· đȘđž đ”đč đčđ· đđș âĄïžyoutube.com/watch?v=U8pLrRâŠ
This global water report is critically important. Authored by Prof Albert Van Dijk et al and reported by Damian Carrington Climate crisis âwreaking havocâ on Earthâs water cycle theguardian.com/world/2025/janâŠ
The signs were clear and it finally happened: 2024 was the first year to exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial global temperature levels. Sir David King explains why this isnât just a problem for the distant future â itâs causing devastation today. The worldâs leaders must act
The latest Copernicus data is stark, how many warnings can be ignored? We must continue to demand more from our global leaders. Comments in the Hindustan Times from myself and new Climate Crisis Advisory Group member Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf đ 𩣠hindustantimes.com/india-news/hotâŠ
This Valentineâs Day, take a moment to connect - not just with people but with the ideas that shape our future. đPizza with Sir David King: Hear about his journey to become a climate scientist and why staying committed to a sustainable future has never been more urgent.
Delighted to be in South Africa next week visiting my alma mater, Wits University. A crucial time for climate actionâlooking forward to engaging with students and leaders on the path ahead. Read The Conversation Africa on why the Global South must take the lead: theconversation.com/climate-talks-âŠ
Delighted to write in BusinessDaily - strong NDCs can provide a roadmap not just for a cleaner future but also to economic prosperity.
With the 1.5C climate target behind us, we must urgently explore nature-based climate repair. I've written today in The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/âŠ
đĄïž 1.5°C breached. It's now time for urgent, bold action. Read Sir David King in the The Guardian: theguardian.com/commentisfree/âŠ
A disrupted AMOC would spell catastrophe for billions. This is not a distant threat â itâs unfolding now. My Climate Crisis Advisory Group colleague Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf đ 𩣠& the terrific Tori Tsui have produced this urgent, accessible explainer.
In #Greece, Sir David King, former permanent special representative for climate change, chair, Climate Crisis Advisory Group, UK, reminds that #renewable energy research have made solar and wind the cheapest power sources. He also stressed that #AI drives electricity demand. Economist Impact
đAhead of COP30, can national climate plans deliver? Following the publication of our latest report, CCAGâs Sir David King warns that there is no remaining carbon budget, with current greenhouse gas levels already too high to ensure a manageable future for humanity.