Carbon Budget and Emissions Gap

This lecture delves into the concept of tipping elements and points, which are regions vulnerable to climate change capable of sudden drastic changes with global consequences. It discusses the thresholds for crossing various tipping points in the climate system and the need for CO2 emission reductions due to crises. The lecture also covers the carbon budget, emissions gap, and metrics related to global warming thresholds. It explores the remaining carbon budget from 2018 onward, the time left for emissions at the past rate, and the impact of different greenhouse gases on global warming. Additionally, it touches on the Kyoto Protocol, global warming potential, and the importance of metrics in climate policy.