UN report highlights insufficient climate pledges to meet Paris Agreement goals
Summary: National pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are still inadequate, according to a UN report. Current commitments could lower emissions by 2.6% by 2030, but a 43% reduction is necessary to meet Paris Agreement goals.
Countries must submit stronger climate plans by February 2025. The upcoming COP29 talks in Baku will focus on a new global emissions trading system and a $100 billion annual fund to support developing nations in achieving their climate targets.
Separately, the World Meteorological Organization reported that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a record high of 420 parts per million last year. This increase is attributed to factors like severe wildfires, highlighting the urgent need for effective climate action.
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