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The world is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Here's what that means

Canada has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 to fight climate change. At the upcoming COP26 climate summit, hitting net zero globally by 2050 is a key goal.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Planned fossil fuel output shatters 1.5 degrees Celsius climate target: UN

The world's nations are currently planning to produce more than double the amount of coal, oil and gas consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the United Nations said on Wednesday (Oct 20).

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Fossil fuel production must be cut in half to control global warming: study

Plans for fossil fuel production around the world are twice the level necessary to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to a report released Wednesday.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Why fossil fuel subsidies are so hard to kill

Fossil-fuel subsidies are one of the biggest financial barriers hampering the world's shift to renewable energy sources. Each year, governments around the world pour around half a trillion dollars into artificially lowering the price of fossil fuels — more than triple what renewables receive. This is despite repeated pledges by politicians to end this kind of support, including statements from the G7 and G20 groups of nations.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Fossil fuel production around the world is more than DOUBLE what's currently allowed under the Paris Agreement: Countries are producing over twice the amount of coal and 60% more oil than set by 2015 climate pact

The world needs to cut its production of coal, oil and gas by more than half in the coming decade to even have a chance of meeting strict climate standards established by the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to findings from the United Nations.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Les gouvernements misent davantage sur les énergies fossiles (in French)

Un récent rapport du Programme pour l’Environnement de l’ONU révèle l’écart plus important entre la production de combustibles fossiles prévue par 15 pays et les niveaux de production acceptables pour limiter le réchauffement à 1,5°C et 2°C.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Fossil-fuel production out of step with net zero: UN report

Countries' plans to produce more fossil fuel is "dangerously out of sync" with limits set out in the Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions, warns a new United Nations report.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Rich countries to ramp up fossil fuels despite net-zero pledges, says UN

Countries' promises to ditch their dirty habits are far from reality. They're globally projecting to produce twice as much fossil fuels by 2030 than the limit needed to keep global warming below 1.5ºC, according to a UN report released on Wednesday.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Big fossil fuel producers' plans far exceed climate targets, U.N. says

Major economies will produce more than double the amount of coal, oil and gas in 2030 than is consistent with meeting climate goals set in the 2015 Paris accord to curb global warming, the United Nations and researchers said on Wednesday.

IISD in the news October 20, 2021

Integrating Gender Considerations in Green Bonds

This brief focuses on how to scale up gender-smart financing through mainstreaming gender considerations in all-new sustainable bond issues.

Brief October 20, 2021

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The world is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Here's what that means

Planned fossil fuel output shatters 1.5 degrees Celsius climate target: UN

Fossil fuel production must be cut in half to control global warming: study

Why fossil fuel subsidies are so hard to kill

Fossil fuel production around the world is more than DOUBLE what's currently allowed under the Paris Agreement: Countries are producing over twice the amount of coal and 60% more oil than set by 2015 climate pact

Les gouvernements misent davantage sur les énergies fossiles (in French)

Fossil-fuel production out of step with net zero: UN report

Rich countries to ramp up fossil fuels despite net-zero pledges, says UN

Big fossil fuel producers' plans far exceed climate targets, U.N. says

Integrating Gender Considerations in Green Bonds