Submission and Standards
Nearly 200 nations had a deadline to submit their plans for cutting emissions of heat-trapping gases, with only a dozen meeting the requirement, accounting for 16.2% of global CO2 emissions.
The plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), aim to align with the 's goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, addressing all greenhouse gases and covering the entire economy.
Reactions and Future Steps
Climate Secretary emphasized the importance of quality over timeliness, expressing no concern over the missed deadline as long as countries are working on their plans.
Criticism arose from climate activists like Champa Patel, highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis and the inaction of countries failing to meet the deadline.