New national plans from more than 60 countries would cut global carbon emissions by only 10% by 2035, far short of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, a UN analysis shows.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell said progress was too slow and called for “more speed” on emissions cuts. Major emitters including China and the EU have yet to submit updated targets, while the US plan from Joe Biden’s term may lapse if Donald Trump withdraws from the Paris deal again.
The findings come ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where leaders will face pressure to strengthen pledges and fund climate action in developing countries.
Analysts warned that weak commitments from top polluters are undermining global efforts. “Even with most of the global economy covered by net zero goals, progress isn’t fast enough,” said Gareth Redmond-King of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.
