Emissions Gap Report 2023 : broken record: temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again)
The Emissions Gap Report 2023 highlights the increasing global greenhouse gas emissions and the insufficient progress in reducing them, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced climate action to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Publication date: | 2023 |
| Authors: | Fatima Denton, Gaurav Ganti, Jesse Burton, Joeri Rogelj, John Christensen, Julia Pongratz, Mai Bui, Matthew Gidden, Mercedes Bustamante, Michel Den Elzen, Minal Pathak, Narasimha Rao, Oliver Geden, Sivan Kartha, Stephanie Roe, Steve Smith, Takeshi Kuramochi, Taryn Fransen, William F. Lamb, Yacob Mulugetta, Anne Olhoff |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | Global, Low- and Middle-income Countries |
Methods
The research method involved a comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas emissions trends, nationally determined contributions (NDCs), and scenarios for future emissions. It synthesized data from various scientific literature, models, and expert analyses, focusing on emissions projections and the effectiveness of current climate policies.
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Key Insights
The Emissions Gap Report 2023 reveals that global greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high of 57.4 gigatons in 2022, with a projected increase of 3% by 2030 based on current policies. Despite some countries making progress in reducing emissions, the overall efforts remain inadequate to meet the Paris Agreement's targets of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The report stresses that immediate and unprecedented action is necessary to bridge the emissions gap, which is estimated at 14 gigatons for a 2°C pathway and 22 gigatons for a 1.5°C pathway by 2030. It also highlights the importance of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where energy transitions must align with development needs. The report calls for enhanced international cooperation and financial support to facilitate these transitions and achieve net-zero emissions.
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