Climate change accelerated at an unprecedented rate in the year 2023. While it was the hottest year compared to pre-industrial standards, unfortunately, it is also projected to be the coldest year of the rest of our lives.
Explore the defining moments in 2023 through a visual journey of 11 powerful images capturing the climate’s impact on our world. From extreme weather events to inspiring moments of resilience and innovation, these pictures tell the story of a year marked by challenges and opportunities in the fight against climate change.
The world’s largest iceberg moves away from Antarctica
A23a, has broken loose and is moving past the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula after being grounded for more than three decades. Read more.
Photo Credits: Hindustan Times
Activists protest at COP28 to push for the signing of fossil fuel phase-out agreements
12-year-old Indian climate activist Licypriya Kangujam rushed to the stage and urged delegates to sign the draft declaration at COP28 agreeing to the phase-out of fossil fuels.
Photo Credits: Hindustan Times
Dozens of endangered elephants mysteriously found dead in Botswana
Photo Credits: The Guardian
Old Swiss ladies take the government to court over inadequate climate laws
Photo Credits: Human Rights Watch
Fast fashion dump in the Chilean desert
Photo Credits: Refinery29
The Amazon rainforest is experiencing a historical, climate change-charged drought
The rainforest is at a dangerous tipping point, with 50% expected to die out because of drought in the coming years. Read more.
Photo Credits: Curlytales
Venice Grand Canal turns green in a protest against the lack of progress at COP28
Photo Credits: CNN
Shell oil spill in Nigeria
Shell stopped all of its onshore operations in the Niger Delta after a century of devastating damage to the region. Read more.
Photo Credits: The Intercept
Smog blanket over Dubai on Health Day at COP28
In an ironic turn of events, amidst an unprecedented number of oil lobbyists against fossil fuel phase-out, Dubai was covered in a blanket of smog.
Photo Credits: The New Arab
World leaders sign text to transition away from fossil fuels at COP28
Photo Credits: Img IX
A massive pile of single-use plastic in Ghana
Photo Credits: GUIM