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🗞️ Driving the news: The vast majority of countries — including the EU — have missed the February deadline to submit their updated climate action plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), sparking concern ahead of COP30
• The UN is now urging nations to submit their NDCs by the end of September to be included in the official review before the November summit in Brazil
• The EU's delay is linked to internal negotiations over its legally binding 2040 emissions target
🔭 The context: NDCs are a cornerstone of the Paris Agreement and outline how countries plan to cut emissions through 2035
• Delays from major emitters risk undermining global climate momentum, as the UN prepares a comprehensive stocktake of global climate efforts
• France and Poland are pushing for further delays in EU negotiations, potentially escalating the matter to national leaders
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Updated NDCs are essential to accelerating global climate action and closing the emissions gap
• Without new commitments, the world remains off track to meet the Paris goals, risking more severe climate impacts
• The UN warns that countries not submitting strong plans risk falling behind in the clean energy transition and economic opportunity
⏭️ What’s next: Countries are being urged to use the UN General Assembly on September 24 as a platform to announce updated plans
• Only plans submitted by the end of September will be included in the UN’s next global climate progress report
• COP30 in Brazil this November will mark a critical moment for global accountability and ambition
💬 One quote: “These national climate plans are much more than words on paper; they are among this century’s most powerful engines of economic growth and rising living standards,” wrote UN climate chief Simon Stiell
📈 One stat: Over six months after the February deadline, many of the world’s largest polluters — including the EU — still haven’t submitted their 2035 climate goals
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