UN Synthesis: NDCs Fall Short of Paris Targets Before COP30
Why in the news
Ahead of COP30 in Belem, the UN reported that climate pledges fall far short of Paris goals.
Key facts
- 73% of new NDCs include adaptation; they also cover finance, technology, capacity and loss and damage.
- Projected 2035 emissions: about 13 billion tonnes CO₂e, only 6% below earlier NDCs.
- India’s last submission dates from August 2022.
- Support options: afforestation, solar, tripling renewables by 2030, low-carbon hydrogen, CCUS.
Exam angle
- Venue: Belem, Brazil.
- Numbers: 17%, 37%, 57%, 64/190.