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The latest IPCC report warns the world is likely to have warmed by 1.5 Celcius by the time the next report is released in 2030.
While climate officials warn how far off-track we are, the report concludes it's not too late to tackle climate change if swift action is taken and funding is ramped up.
A summary report of thousands of pages of findings from the world's leading climate scientists, including from New Zealand, says there are "multiple, feasible and effective options" to avert climate disaster.
Kathryn speaks with the Guardian's Environment Correspondent, Fiona Harvey.
