New climate plans from over 60 countries would cut emissions by only 10% by 2035, far below what’s needed to meet the 1.5C Paris Agreement goal, a UN analysis has found.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell said countries must “accelerate now” to avoid the worst effects of global warming.
Major emitters China and the EU have yet to submit updated plans, while the US pledge made under Joe Biden may not hold if Donald Trump withdraws again from the Paris deal.
The findings come ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where leaders will debate how to close the growing gap between promises and action. Analysts say weak pledges from major economies are undermining global efforts to reach net zero.
