Climate Imbalance at Record Levels: Why Sustainability and ESG Must Deliver Real Results in 2026

The WMO has confirmed record greenhouse gas concentrations and an unprecedented Earth energy imbalance, with oceans absorbing 90% of excess heat and over three billion livelihoods at risk. As nature-based solutions prove their financial and environmental value, businesses and investors are reframing ESG around resilience, AI, and competitive strategy.