A new report reveals that only 15 out of 195 signatory countries have submitted updated climate action plans (Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs) by the latest Paris Agreement deadline. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) had set the deadline for nations to enhance their climate commitments, yet most major economies failed to comply. Among the countries that met the deadline are Norway, Canada, Australia, and Moldova, while major emitters like China, India, the United States, and Russia have yet to submit revised plans. This slow progress raises concerns about the world’s ability to limit global warming to 1.5°C, a key goal of the agreement. Scientists warn that without stronger commitments, the world is heading toward irreversible climate consequences, including extreme weather, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss.
Experts argue that the lack of urgency from some of the biggest polluting nations could undermine global efforts to cut emissions by 45% by 2030, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). According to the Climate Action Tracker, current policies put the world on track for 2.7°C of warming by 2100, far beyond safe limits. The European Union and a few smaller nations have strengthened their targets, but without broader global participation, the Paris Agreement’s success remains in doubt. Meanwhile, developing nations that are already facing the worst impacts of climate change are calling for wealthier nations to act faster and provide more climate financing. Environmental groups argue that stricter enforcement mechanisms, carbon pricing policies, and financial incentives are needed to push countries toward more ambitious and immediate climate action before it’s too late. More