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Major Economies Miss UN Deadline to Submit Carbon Emission Targets
Nearly all nations, including China, India, and the EU, missed the UN deadline to submit updated carbon emission targets under the Paris Agreement. As global emissions rise, timely climate action is critical to combating the worsening climate crisis.
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by News Desk
2025-02-10
Major Economies Miss UN Deadline to Submit Carbon Emission Targets

New York: Nearly all nations, including major economies, failed to meet the United Nations' February 10 deadline for submitting updated targets to slash carbon emissions, as required under the Paris Agreement.

According to a UN database, only 10 out of nearly 200 countries submitted their updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) on time.

Key Absentees
Among the missing were China, India, and the European Union — three of the world’s largest emitters. Most G20 nations also failed to meet the deadline, with exceptions like the US, Britain, and Brazil, which is set to host this year’s UN climate summit.

UN's Call for Action
UN climate chief Simon Stiell emphasized the importance of these updated pledges, calling them “the most important policy documents of this century.” However, the lack of timely submissions raises concerns about global climate action backsliding amid competing political and economic priorities.

Geopolitical and Financial Challenges
Ebony Holland from the International Institute for Environment and Development pointed to geopolitical tensions and internal political processes as barriers. Meanwhile, Malawian diplomat Evans Njewa highlighted the technical and financial limitations faced by developing nations in preparing complex policy documents.

Hope for Better Proposals
While there are no penalties for late submissions, experts warn that delays could undermine climate accountability. Analysts suggest that major polluters like China are expected to submit their targets later in the year.

Stiell urged countries to submit high-quality proposals by September to ensure a proper assessment before the UN COP30 climate summit in Belem.

“The worsening climate crisis will not wait or pause its disastrous impact as nations delay their action plans,” said Tracy Carty from Greenpeace International.
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