Global emissions trends and G20 status and outlook

This chapter assesses the latest trends in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as progress of G20 economies towards both the Cancun pledges for 2020 and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2025 and 2030. The chapter is organized as follows: section 2.2 takes stock of the current global GHG emissions status and trends. Section 2.3 provides an assessment of whether G20 members are on track to meet their Cancun pledges and NDC targets, while section 2.4 summarizes recent policy developments of individual G20 economies. This section also serves as a basis for chapter 4, which explores opportunities for additional GHG emissions reductions that could be considered in the NDC update process by 2020 and beyond. Section 2.5 provides an overview of submitted long-term low emissions development strategies to date.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Climate Action