UN says current climate pledges would cut emissions 6% by 2035

Climate · First reported 27 Oct, 05:33 · Updated 07:56

A UN assessment of climate plans from 154 countries estimates a 6% reduction in global emissions by 2035, far below the 60% reduction scientists say is needed for a chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C. Even with full implementation and conditional targets, the projected cut is 9%.

The UN assessment covers climate plans from 154 countries, submitted between January 2024 and August 2026, representing 71% of global emissions.
The plans would cut emissions by 6% by 2035; the estimated reduction rises to 9% if countries fully implement them and meet conditional targets.
The UN report compares the projected cuts with a 60% reduction from 2019 levels by 2035, which the IPCC estimates is needed for a reasonable chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
A separate UN report put average climate finance flows at US$1.9 trillion annually in 2023 and 2024, up 32% from 2021 and 2022, while saying funding remains below what is required.
COP31 talks in Türkiye are approaching; UN climate chief Simon Stiell said the meeting could help address gaps by supporting implementation.

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Key facts

Projected emissions reduction by 2035: 6% under current plans
Reduction if plans and conditional targets are met: 9%
Countries and emissions covered: 154 countries; 71% of global emissions
IPCC 1.5°C benchmark: A 60% emissions reduction from 2019 levels by 2035
Average climate finance flows: US$1.9 trillion per year in 2023 and 2024, 32% above 2021 and 2022