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UN: World's climate pledges cut emissions just 6% by 2035, a tenth of what's needed

A UN synthesis of 154 countries' climate pledges finds emissions reductions will fall far short of the 60% cuts scientists say are necessary to limit warming to 1.5°C.

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What to know

  • Current national climate pledges will cut global emissions by only 6% by 2035—a tenth of the 60% reduction scientists say is needed to limit warming to 1.5°C.
  • The shortfall worsened from the UN's 2025 estimate of 10% after the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement under President Trump and adopted fossil-fuel-favorable policies.
  • Global commitments now put the world on track for 2.6°C warming this century, with the world already at 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels and 1.5°C expected within years.
  • The report covers 154 countries representing 71% of global emissions and comes weeks before COP31 talks in Turkey.

“Scientists warn that every extra fraction of a degree above 1.5°C increases extreme weather events and the likelihood of irreversible changes to the planet, from dying coral reefs to melting permafrost.”

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UN: World's climate pledges cut emissions just 6% by 2035, a tenth of what's needed
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  1. background

    Scientists warn current trajectory leads to 2.6°C warming and irreversible climate changes — The UN Environment Programme found that global commitments put the world on course for 2.6°C warming this century. Scientists warn that every additional fraction of a degree above 1.5°C increases extreme weather events and risks irreversible changes—from dying coral reefs to melting permafrost. The world has already warmed approximately 1.4°C relative to pre-industrial times, with 1.5°C expected within years.

  2. background

    UN finds global climate finance increased 32% but still falls short of needs — In a separate report released on October 27, the UN found that global climate finance flows reached an average of $1.9 trillion per year in 2023 and 2024—a 32% increase compared with 2021 and 2022—driven largely by private investment in renewable energy and electric vehicles. However, the report noted progress still falls far short of what is required.

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    UN's estimate deteriorated from 2025 projection after US Paris withdrawal

    The UN's 2025 estimate predicted a 10% emissions cut by 2035, but that calculation preceded many countries' submissions and assumed US participation. With the US now having withdrawn from the Paris Agreement for a second time under President Trump and pursuing fossil-fuel-favoring policies, the actual projection dropped to 6%.

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    UN releases synthesis of climate pledges, finds just 6% emissions cut by 2035

    The UN Climate Change report analyzed nationally determined contributions from 154 countries submitted between January 2024 and August 2026, covering 71% of global emissions. It found that these pledges would cut emissions by only 6% by 2035—a tenth of the roughly 60% reduction from 2019 levels that scientists say is needed to limit warming to 1.5°C. Even with full implementation and conditional targets met, cuts would amount to just 9%.

    “With its focus on practical measures to support greater implementation, the COP31 meeting in Turkey can help address some of the key gaps…”
    — Simon Stiell

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