The latest Emissions Gap Report from UNEP reveals that global warming is still on track to exceed safe limits, despite new national climate pledges.
According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), updated national climate plans have only slightly reduced projected global temperature rise. Even with full implementation of current pledges, the world is heading toward a 2.3–2.5°C increase by 2100—far above the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the report “clear and uncompromising,” urging countries to “step up and speed up” their climate action. He emphasized the need to peak emissions immediately, cut methane sharply, and accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to renewables.
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen echoed the urgency, stating: “While national climate plans have delivered some progress, it is nowhere near fast enough.” She stressed that proven solutions already exist, including cheap renewable energy and methane reduction strategies.
The report also highlights that only 60 countries less than a third of UN parties submitted updated climate plans by the September 2025 deadline. To meet the Paris goals, emissions must be cut by 35–55% by 2035, compared to 2019 levels.
Despite the grim outlook, UNEP insists that the path to 1.5°C remains open if nations act decisively and invest in ambitious climate action that delivers economic growth, health benefits, and energy security.
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