2021 is a critical year for climate change. According to the Paris Climate Agreement, governments must decide now on how to reduce the amount of carbon they pump into the atmosphere in order to avoid the most devastating consequences of global warming. So, are we on track to limit global warming to only 1.5 degrees Celsius? The Climate Action Tracker explains the good news and the bad news for the planet. (Updated June 2021)

Climate Action Tracker: The state of the climate crisis in 2021

The state of the climate crisis in 2021

Despite ambitious 2050 goals, current actions project a warming of 2.9°C by 2100, underscoring a dire need for immediate, concrete measures.

By 2030, halving emissions is crucial to meet the 1.5°C goal, a formidable but essential challenge for climate stability.

Global warming could surge to 2.9°C by 2100 with current policies, underscoring the urgent need for increased climate action.