Michel den Elzen

@micheldenelzen.bsky.social

Over 100 countries have adopted net-zero targets, but uncertainties in factors affect emissions projections, showing that 2050 global emissions could range from 40 to 75 of 2015 emissions, with variability for countries like China and India. Our open access article doi.org/10.1111/nyas...

NYAS Publications

Over 100 countries have adopted net-zero targets to limit global warming. However, uncertainties in gas coverage, sinks, and socio-economic baselines impact emissions projections. This study examines...

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2. Announced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) imply an emissions gap of more than 20 GtCO₂ per year by 2035 relative to a 1.5°C pathway. Efforts to address this shortfall can build on rapid market developments and new innovations, including for renewable energy and battery technologies

Today is the official launch of this year's @unep.org #EmissionsGap report. It's title says it all OFF TARGET that's true for progress, NDCs and implementation

UN Environment Programme@unep.org · 9mo ago

New national climate plans have barely moved the needle on limiting global warming. Yet there is hope. According to UNEP's latest #EmissionsGap Report, accelerated adoption of renewable energy and falling costs mean we have the tools to cut emissions now: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Illustration of a dart missing the bullseye on a colorful target, symbolizing global temperature goals at risk due to inaction.