New national climate plans from over 60 countries would cut global carbon emissions by only 10% by 2035, about one-sixth of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, a UN analysis shows.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell said countries were “making progress” but warned that “we have a serious need for more speed.”
Major emitters including China and the EU have yet to submit formal plans, while the US pledge from Joe Biden’s term may be dropped 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 nations.
Experts said the report shows the world is still far off course. “Progress is not fast enough to deliver the Paris goals,” said Gareth Redmond-King of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.
