As global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to reach an unprecedented 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025, the world faces a dire climate crisis. This alarming forecast, presented at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, underscores the widening gap between energy demand and renewable energy expansion. The Global Carbon Budget 2025, compiled by the Global Carbon Project, reveals a 1.1% increase in emissions compared to 2024, further jeopardizing the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Professor Pierre Friedlingstein of the University of Exeter emphasized that the remaining carbon budget for this target will be exhausted before 2030 if current emission rates persist. Climate change is also weakening natural carbon sinks, such as oceans and forests, amplifying the urgency for drastic emission reductions. Despite progress in reducing emissions across 35 countries, global efforts remain insufficient to achieve sustained decreases. The Lancet’s October report estimates nearly 550,000 annual deaths from heat-related causes exacerbated by climate change. In response, Brazil unveiled its first global climate adaptation plan at COP30, focusing on strengthening healthcare systems to protect vulnerable populations from climate impacts. The Belem Health Action Plan, developed by Brazil’s Health Ministry, outlines concrete measures to mitigate these challenges. As the world grapples with escalating emissions and their devastating consequences, the call for immediate and decisive action grows louder.