COP29: Joint press release on the 1.5°C-balanced ambition in the NDC towards net zero

The United Kingdom, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates have announced NDC targets to 2035 that set a high bar for ambition. GZERO countries Bhutan, Madagascar, Panama and Suriname have already achieved net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Canada, Chile, European Union, Georgia, Mexico, Norway and Switzerland aim to submit additional NDCs which are:

• In line with IPCC emission trajectories and global assessments, they require deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in line with 1.5°C;
• Absolute economy-wide emission reduction targets covering all greenhouse gases, sectors and categories; a
• Aligned with a sharp and credible reduction in emissions towards their net zero targets by mid-century, consistent with a linear or steeper trajectory.

Together, we recognize the urgent need for action to address the climate crisis and the critical role of major emitters in putting the world on the 1.5°C path. We are committed to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement and keeping 1.5°C within reach, and we recognize the significant economic imperatives and opportunities for strong climate action. (More on climate.ec.europa.eu)