The approach is slowing down, the temperature is rising, and costs are increasing: 'Climate damage is a silent killer'

Pieter Pauw highlights the urgent need for effective climate action as the Netherlands faces significant economic losses due to climate change. Despite a summer of extreme weather, political divisions hinder progress on climate policy. The upcoming COP31 in Antalya is expected to face challenges in reaching agreements on fossil fuel reduction. Pauw emphasizes the hidden costs of climate damage, which affect individuals and businesses, and warns that without a comprehensive understanding of these costs, the urgency of climate action may diminish. He critiques the current Dutch climate policy as inefficient and calls for a more cohesive approach to address the climate crisis.