Prioritizing climate action is essential for global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly 80, as it represents a wise, strategic choice
The United Nations Secretary-General's Climate Summit, scheduled for the near future, is set to be a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change. Over 100 countries are required to submit updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by the event in 2025, with the deadline for these CO2-cutting plans set for September 25, 2025. Key emitters like China and the European Union are still expected to submit theirs.
This summit comes amidst a growing trend of smaller, developing, and climate-vulnerable countries demonstrating the compatibility of ambitious climate action and domestic prosperity. The recent COP28 meeting resulted in an agreement for a global tripling of renewable energy capacity, doubling of energy efficiency, transition away from fossil fuels, and phasedown of coal power.
The importance of these commitments cannot be overstated, especially as major emitters, including the EU and China, are expected to honour their obligations under the Paris Agreement. The UN Climate Summit in New York needs to send a clear message to all countries about the need for drastic increases in domestic action to transition away from fossil fuels and clean the power system.
However, concerns have been raised about the EU and China's 2035 NDC delays and lack of clarity. The latest round of NDCs suggests that countries have not fully internalized the COP28 outcomes into their domestic energy pathways.
As we approach this critical juncture, our independent climate change think tank, with a global outlook, continues to work on the frontier of the climate landscape, tackling barriers, and advancing solutions to a safe climate. We are committed to providing insights and solutions that can help shape the global response to climate change.
For more in-depth analysis, contact our experts in multilateral climate diplomacy, geopolitics, US foreign policy, US energy transition, and energy security. Together, we can work towards a sustainable future.
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