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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
