Global climate pledges fall short of needed emissions cuts
The short version
- The UNFCCC's 2026 NDC Synthesis Report states that full implementation of current pledges would cut emissions 9% below 2019 levels by 2035.
- The world has already warmed by approximately 1.4°C relative to pre-industrial levels.
- Even with conditional pledges included, emissions reductions remain insufficient to meet climate targets.
- The findings underscore a significant gap between current climate actions and necessary global emissions reductions.
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