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🌍 The latest UN Environment Programme Emissions Gap Report reveals a concerning reality: current climate pledges would only reduce emissions by 4-10% by 2030, far below the 42% reduction needed for 1.5°C pathway. However, the upcoming 2025 NDC revision cycle offers a crucial opportunity to bridge this gap. Some thoughts on three key strategic priorities emerging in this short piece, Closing emissions gap with 2025 NDC Revisions: Critical Opportunities for Climate Action. The tools exist - now we need unprecedented political will to deploy them. Read more to discover how countries can develop NDCs that both raise ambition and create practical implementation pathways. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ParisAgreement #ClimatePolicy #EmissionsGap #ClimateFinance

Changes are possible: The EU’s Climate Action Progress Report 2023 shows a remarkable achievement: the largest annual drop in emissions in decades. This significant reduction highlights the effectiveness of current climate measures and represents a major step towards a more sustainable future. 🌍💚

Current national climate plans fall far short of what is needed to avert catastrophic climate change, the 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Synthesis Report reveals. The report assesses the combined impact of nations’ current national climate plans on expected global emissions in 2030, among other measures.  https://lnkd.in/e9pS4s_S

Compared with what? When people say climate goals are too hard or cost too much, this is the only question in response - so says Todd Stern in this great article. He's clearly been reading lots of Climate Outreach work when he says: "The task of building broad, engaged, committed support for climate action is essential. Only that can establish a powerful new norm regarding the need for net-zero emissions. Governments, businesses, and civil societies can do what must be done. And when anyone says the goals are too hard, too difficult, cost too much, require too much effort or too much change, ask them: Compared with what?" https://lnkd.in/ehRjQDRx

📢 The OECD’s 2024 Climate Action Monitor is out! 🌎 It is structured in three main sections: 1. How far are countries from achieving national and global mitigation objectives? 2. How are climate-related hazards and disasters affecting the world? 3. How far did countries’ climate action progress? Some key messages include: 👉 Current net-zero targets are not ambitious enough. By August 2024, 110 Parties, covering 88% of global GHG emissions, have pledged net-zero targets. However, even if all these net-zero targets are met, total emissions are estimated to reach 21 Gt CO2e in 2050. This will exceed considerably the 8 Gt CO2e level estimated to be necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. 👉 There is progress but more ambition and efforts are needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Although countries have increased their emission reduction targets, current commitments by OECD and partner countries imply reductions of 14% in their emissions, well behind the 43% emission reduction by 2030 required to comply with the Paris Agreement goals estimated by the IPCC. 👉 Climate policy action is misaligned with sectoral emissions profiles. Descriptive analysis from the CAPMF suggests that climate policy action may not be well-aligned across emission source sectors. You cand find more information about The 2024 Climate Action Monitor here: https://lnkd.in/eNdMHu2w #environment #climate #climatepolicy #climatechange #netzero #oecd #climateaction Rodrigo Pizarro Gariazzo, Daniel Nachtigall, Mikaël Maes, Edoardo F., Nathalie Girouard

The latest UN NDC Synthesis Report sheds light on the challenges and advancements in global climate action. By 2030, current national climate plans are estimated to reduce emissions by only 5.9% from 2019 levels, falling short of necessary reductions. However, there are also important trends to build on. Countries are increasingly embracing comprehensive climate strategies, focusing on methane reduction, nature-based solutions, and agricultural transformation. Encouraging trends include enhanced institutional frameworks, robust domestic climate coordination arrangements, and a rise in ocean protection measures integration. Despite some implementation gaps, these trends indicate a maturing climate action landscape with opportunities for accelerated progress. #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement #NDCs Read more: https://lnkd.in/eetbkABQ

The Paris Agreement marks a critical turning point in global efforts to combat climate change. But what does it truly mean for nations, businesses, and individuals alike? Our latest blog breaks down the key elements of the Paris Agreement, highlights its significance for the future of our planet, and explains how you can take meaningful steps to make a difference in the fight against climate change. Like, share & follow us for more info. Visit www.co2bank.asia today to be part of the change! Click this link to read our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4eQbLDm #CarbonBank #co2bankasia #ParisAgreement #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #SustainableFuture

Is the UK breaking its 2030 climate promise? New data analysis shows that the UK government is off track to reach its 2030 emissions target. In fact, the difference between the target and projected emissions in 2030 has grown by 55% under PM Sunak’s leadership. Read more about this here: https://bit.ly/49EEBDF #UKClimatePromise #UKGovernment #ClimateChange

This is a big deal. Canada, Mexico, the EU, and others announce incoming climate action plans that will feature economy-wide targets and include real emissions cuts to reach net zero by mid-century. #ClimateAmbition. https://bit.ly/40WzNsa

Climate goals aren’t just in the hot seat, they’re practically on fire, and if countries don’t start curbing emissions faster, the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal might be toast. #extremeweather #climatechange https://lnkd.in/gtRWCCfv