Energy Tracker Asia’s latest Special Report: “Unlocking Asia-Pacific’s Climate Potential: The 2035 NDC Challenge” examines the Asia-Pacific region’s significant role in global greenhouse gas emissions and the urgent need for countries to update their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) ahead of upcoming climate negotiations.

Key Highlights:

• The Asia-Pacific region contributes over 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it crucial to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
• Despite the urgency, 95% of countries missed the deadline for updating their climate action plans (NDCs), which is essential for global climate action.
• Many current NDCs are insufficient to meet climate goals, particularly for major emitters like China and Japan.
• Stronger commitments and transparency are needed to ensure effective climate policies and a sustainable future.