UN warns current climate plans fall short of needed emissions reductions by 2030
Summary: The UN has reported that current national climate plans will only reduce global emissions by 2.6% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. This is significantly below the 43% reduction required by the Paris Agreement to prevent severe climate impacts.
Simon Stiell, executive secretary of UN Climate Change, emphasized the need for countries to submit more ambitious plans. He stated that the upcoming proposals for 2025-2035 must drive stronger investment and economic growth while effectively reducing emissions.
The report highlights the urgency for nations to act before the UN climate conference Cop29 in Baku next month. It calls for credible and detailed plans to ensure that emissions targets are met and implemented effectively.
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