What organizations created the Climate Action Tracker?
The Climate Action Tracker emerged from a partnership between the NewClimate Institute and Climate Analytics. These two organizations joined forces to create an independent scientific project.
Questions about Climate Action Tracker
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many countries does the Climate Action Tracker monitor for greenhouse gas emissions?
The project currently tracks climate action in 39 countries. It includes monitoring for the European Union as well, which together are responsible for over 85 percent of global emissions.
When did the Climate Action Tracker report that net-zero goals lacked ground-level action?
Toward the end of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, a critical report appeared stating that net-zero emission goals lacked ground-level action. This assessment came during high-stakes negotiations in Glasgow.
What temperature increase do scientists predict if no major changes happen under current policies?
Scientific projections indicate a likely temperature increase over 2.4 degrees Celsius. This rise occurs under current policies if no major changes happen before the year 2100.
Why does the Climate Action Tracker analyze pledges against national emissions through the year 2030?
Scientists examine the effect of specific climate policies on actual emissions to determine how pledges impact national emissions through the year 2030. They compare effort levels against each country's fair share to see if targets align with reality.