10 years after Paris climate agreement: Did the world save itself, or sleepwalk into disaster?

Ten years after leaders announced the Paris Climate Agreement with historic optimism, the world now confronts a stark question: did the planet change course, or did emissions outpace ambition? The 1.5°C target — once seen as humanity’s safety line — is slipping, even as nations tout progress and green transitions. Behind closed doors, experts warn that the deal’s biggest test is only beginning, with climate extremes accelerating faster than promises can keep up. As 2030 approaches, the gap between pledges and reality is widening — and the world must decide what comes next.