Earth on 'catastrophic' global warming path-UN Report

A UN report  on global emissions target has warned that the planet is heading towards warming of 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in its report has said that global temperatures should remain less than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in order to prevent the worse consequences of the climate crisis. The planet needs to reduce its emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 to reach carbon neutrality by the middle of the century, scientists have said. As per the current emissions commitments from countries, there will be a 16 per cent increase in emissions in 2030 when compared to the 2010 level. This will lead to warming of 2.7 degrees above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, according to the report.Commenting on the report, UN Secretary General António Guterres said the planet’s current path is ‘catastrophic’.

The @UNFCCC report shows we are breaking the #ParisAgreement promise to keep global heating to 1.5°C.

We can still achieve that target, but are almost out of time. We need real ambition & cooperation to win the race against the climate crisis. https://t.co/dxPD60jQh8 pic.twitter.com/Z1EWVA1aga

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) September 18, 2021

"It is clear that everyone must assume their responsibilities," Guterres said. He urged all nations to set out more ambitious climate targets, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), in order to make the 1.5 degrees goal more conquerable. UN Secretary General António Guterres appealed to developed nations to act on the decade-long $100 billion promise to support developing countries with their commitments.