Climate Targets

Scientists urge Australia to set ‘strongest possible target’ as climate impacts accelerate

"Even a 75% cut by 2035 would align with global heating of over 2°C."

Melodie Michel

15 September 2025

NDCs

COP30 leader urges countries to publish new climate goals by September

Around 80% of Paris Agreement signatories are yet to announce their 2035 climate targets.

Melodie Michel

20 August 2025

Policy & Standards

UNEP calls for ‘dramatic uptick’ in sustainability action in annual report

“The reality is that environmental multilateralism is sometimes messy and sometimes arduous."

Melodie Michel

19 February 2025

Climate Targets

UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target

"The UK's NDC is an encouraging sign of leadership, especially following the US’ step back."

Melodie Michel

07 February 2025

Paris Agreement

Private sector steps in to fulfil US climate commitments after Paris Agreement exit

"Our cities, states, businesses, and local institutions will take the baton of US climate leadership and run with it."

Melodie Michel

28 January 2025

Policy & Standards

US announces 61% emissions reduction goal for 2035 – likely to be led by states

Strong leadership by non-federal actors could put the US on a path to 54-62% emissions reductions.

Melodie Michel

20 December 2024

COP29

Global warming outlook worsens as 2024 brought ‘minimal progress’ on climate

Donald Trump's programme in the US is expected to raise global temperatures by 0.04ºC.

Melodie Michel

14 November 2024