The United Nations has published its 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report
The United Nations has published its 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report. The report paints a dire picture of the world's ability to meet its climate goals, as it evaluates the combined impact of nations' current national climate plans (NDCs) on expected global emissions in 2030.
According to the UN, the aggregated effect of these NDCs falls woefully short of the required reductions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as enshrined in the Paris Agreement. The report's findings have sparked alarm and prompted renewed calls for urgent action from world leaders, policymakers, and climate activists.
Document suggests that detailed sectoral breakdowns of emissions reductions and credible implementation plans with substantive regulations, laws, and funding are needed. Adaptation priorities and investments to protect critical sectors and infrastructure from climate impacts should also be considered.
The report emphasizes the need for countries to take a "bold new step" in their climate action, with concrete outcomes expected at COP29. Governments must translate pledges into real-world results. This includes scaling up renewable energy, strengthening adaptation efforts, accelerating the transition to low-carbon economies everywhere.
The report calls on governments to come to COP29 ready to deliver on these commitments, particularly in terms of climate finance that takes account of developing country needs. The success of COP29 will depend on countries' ability to translate ambition into action and implementation.
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