Current Affairs - International - Discussion

According to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2025, titled Off Target, India registered the highest absolute increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during 2023–24, amounting to 165 million tonnes. Despite this rise, India continues to maintain one of the lowest per capita emissions among major global economies. The report highlights that the G20 nations collectively saw an emissions increase of 22 million tonnes in the same period. With the world projected to warm by 2.8°C—far exceeding the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal—India faces growing pressure ahead of the COP30 climate summit to adopt stronger mitigation measures.