The Emissions Gap Report 2024 by UNEP critically examines the disparity between current greenhouse gas emissions and the levels required to meet the global climate targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. Emphasizing that global greenhouse gas emissions reached a record 57.1 GtCO₂e in 2023, it stresses that ambitious action is crucial to keep global warming within 1.5°C. The report identifies urgent actions required by nations, particularly G20 members, to achieve significant emissions reductions by 2030 and 2035. It highlights sectoral benchmarks, investment needs, and policy suggestions, emphasizing renewable energy, deforestation reduction, and efficiency improvements. The report aims to guide policymakers as they prepare nationally determined contributions (NDCs) for 2035, in line with global commitments.
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