Target Tracker
A tracked countries dataset for our climate change coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Current policies lock in irreversible cryosphere collapse
Earth's frozen regions face permanent damage as melting accelerates six times faster than in the 1990s, with current policies set to overshoot the...
UK EV target rollback risks 147 million tonnes of CO2
A government consultation on weakening the 2030 electric vehicle sales mandate from 80% to 50% could lock in an extra 147 million tonnes of carbon...
UK approves Jackdaw gasfield despite climate target warnings
The UK government has approved the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield, a move climate campaigners say jeopardises national climate commitments and increases...
Countries fall short of 2030 biodiversity targets as funding gaps persist
A UN report warns national plans are insufficient to meet the 2030 goal of protecting 30% of land and sea, with current finance falling billions...
Global Energy Efficiency Goal Off Track Despite Policy Push
The world is not on course to meet the COP28 goal of doubling energy efficiency improvements, with growth at 1.8% in 2024, far below the 4% target.
UK aviation emissions forecast 50% higher by 2050
The UK government has revised its aviation emissions forecast upwards, predicting levels nearly 50% higher than its 2022 'jet-zero' target for 2050.
UK onshore wind target could save £3bn
UK industry groups say hitting the 29GW onshore wind target by 2030 could save £3bn annually versus gas, but grid and planning delays are a major...
UNICEF warns UK aid cuts overlook children facing climate hazards
UNICEF analysis shows UK aid cuts disproportionately affect countries where most children face multiple climate hazards.
CMIP7 Scenarios Narrow Climate Pathways
New CMIP7 climate scenarios project a narrower warming range of 1.6C to 3.3C by 2100. They assume some overshoot of the 1.5C Paris target is...
Countries Seek Ocean Roadmap at COP31 as Marine Heat Breaks Records
A group of countries is pushing for the UN COP31 summit to deliver meaningful commitments to protect marine ecosystems as record-breaking ocean...
UK's Over-Reliance on Climate-Vulnerable Countries Threatens Fresh Food Supply
The UK imports 40% of its food, with a significant portion coming from countries battling escalating climate risks. This reliance puts everyday...
Energy Transition Requires Optimised Models for Investment Planning
Experts argue that countries need comprehensive energy system models to guide their transition to renewable energy, as current tools like NDCs fail...
Quarter of Countries Miss UN Climate Plan Deadline 18 Months On
A UN report reveals 45 countries have failed to submit new national climate plans, breaching Paris Agreement rules, 18 months after the deadline.