Irreversibility in climate action
Although climate action is undermined by political interests and institutional inertia, multiple safeguards are in place to prevent backsliding on progress so far, and positive feedbacks reinforce progress despite opposing forces. Key elements of climate action are irreversible and can be further strengthened by commitments, investments and positive narratives.
Authors
- Asher Minns (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0711-1857)
- Charlie Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8164-3566)
- Nigel Topping
- Amy E. Russell
- Millie Prosser
- Mark Tebboth
- Jim Hall
- Corinne Le Quéré
- Harry; id_orcid 0000-0003-1701-7207 Barton
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- Primary Topic
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00