New climate plans from more than 60 countries would cut global emissions by only 10% by 2035, far short of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, a UN report has found.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell said progress was “too slow” and called for urgent acceleration. Major emitters such as China and the EU have yet to submit updated plans, while Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw the US from the Paris deal again could further undermine progress.
Leaders will meet at Cop30 in Brazil next month to discuss how to close the gap and fund action in developing nations. Analysts said weak pledges from big economies risk derailing global climate goals, even as most of the world’s economy is now covered by net zero targets.
