The 2025 federal election delivered a renewed mandate for climate action, with the Albanese government re-elected on a platform of stronger environmental and energy commitments. Australia has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. These targets were legislated through the Climate Change…

On July 17, 2025, the National Congress approved measures that relax environmental licensing and reduce protections for forest areas and indigenous communities. The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimation System (SEEG) recently released updated data showing a slight reduction in total national emissions in 2023, a trend that appears to have stagnated by the first half of…

 A new 2035 NDC report was submitted to the UNFCCC in February to highlight new actions aimed at achieving Canada’s emissions reduction target of 45-50% below 2005 levels by 2035 (updated in December 2024 from 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030). Canada’s Parliament was prorogued on January 6, 2025, to hold a federal election. Prorogation…

China’s emissions fell by 1.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025. This reduction is primarily attributed to a 5.8% drop in the power sector’s CO2 emissions in Q1 2025. As of mid-2025, China’s climate action presents a complex yet increasingly promising narrative. The nation, the world’s largest emitter, is demonstrating significant progress in its…

As of mid-2025, new provisional data published by France’s Ministère de la Transition Écologique and the High Council on Climate (HCC) indicate that France’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by approximately 2.9% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. As of mid-2025, new provisional data published by France’s Ministère de…

While there are clear signs of progress when examining the overall trends—particularly in emissions reductions and renewable energy deployment—the weather-related setbacks and the temporary resurgence of coal-fired power generation highlight ongoing vulnerabilities. As Germany progresses through 2025, its efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions present a picture of cautious optimism mixed with emerging challenges. The…

The Indian Carbon Market became fully operational in January 2025, representing the most ambitious market-based instrument for emissions control in the Global South. India’s development trajectory in 2025 sits at the intersection of climate justice, energy transition, and sustainable growth. As the world’s most populous nation and its third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, India holds…

According to Climate TRACE, Indonesia has shown back-to-back emissions reductions in early 2025. As one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters, Indonesia’s trajectory has major implications for global climate targets. In early 2025, Climate TRACE, a global emissions tracking initiative using satellite and AI data, began releasing monthly national emissions updates. These high-resolution datasets…

An updated climate strategy aims to achieve a 35% reduction in emissions by 2030 through initiatives focused on reforestation, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Mexico has made policy advances, but it must address its entrenched fossil-fuel dependency to achieve meaningful emission reductions. The groundwork is being laid, but stronger action is needed to meet climate…

The updated National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy (NREEEP) introduced tax breaks for solar equipment, making clean energy more affordable. The first half of 2025 has been a mixed bag for Nigeria’s climate efforts. While greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise overall, there are clear signs of progress in key sectors. Carbon dioxide emissions…

The 2025 national greenhouse-gas inventory report (February 11, 2025) reflects continued reliance on fossil fuels, with no signs of an emissions plateau. Since the start of 2025, the most substantial new data comes from KAPSARC’s (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center) February overview and a June modeling update. The 2025 national greenhouse-gas inventory report…

South Africa has climbed about seven spots in the 2025 Climate Performance Index to 38, but it remains an overall low performer. South Africa has climbed about seven spots in the 2025 Climate Performance Index to 38, but it remains an overall low performer. South Africa has climbed about seven spots in the 2025 Climate…

The government passed Royal Decree 214/2025, requiring all companies with more than 500 employees and all public institutions to calculate, publish, and plan reductions for their GHG emissions and ecological footprints.Emissions at a Turning Point Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must reach their peak by 2025 and begin an immediate decline to avoid the worst…

Türkiye’s first comprehensive Climate Law Proposal was submitted to Parliament on 20 February 2025 and was swiftly adopted by the Environment Committee on 27 February.In November 2024, Türkiye submitted its latest National Inventory Document (NID) to the UNFCCC, covering the period from 1990 to 2022. Total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, excluding the land use, land-use…

The UK’s decarbonization pathway appears heavily reliant on the energy sector, with lagging adaptation in transport logistics, industrial heating, and land use. Since the beginning of 2025, the UK has released preliminary emissions figures for the first quarter of the year. These suggest a modest reduction of approximately 2.4% in total greenhouse gas emissions compared…

Trump has paused and/or ended emissions reduction policies.As of June 2025, the United States government’s Environmental Protection Agency has not released a report on its greenhouse gas emissions since the beginning of the year. However, it is essential to note the current Trump administration’s efforts to promote fossil fuel utilization and its decision to reduce…