Global efforts not enough to curb temperature rise, UN says ahead of climate summit
Summary
The UN states that current efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C are insufficient. Only 64 countries have submitted new carbon-cutting plans as required by the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Scientists warn that more substantial reductions in greenhouse gases are necessary to meet climate goals.Key Facts
- The UN reviewed nations' carbon-cutting plans ahead of the COP30 climate summit.
- Only 64 countries have submitted new pledges, covering about 30% of global emissions.
- Carbon dioxide emissions might fall by around 10% by 2035 based on current plans.
- A 57% reduction by 2035 is needed to maintain the 1.5°C temperature target.
- In 2024, the 1.5°C limit was breached for an entire year for the first time.
- The COP30 climate summit will take place in Belém, Brazil.
- Large carbon emitters like India and Indonesia have not yet announced their plans.
- UN expects global emissions to peak soon and then start declining.
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