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World set to breach 1.5°C warming limit set by Paris Climate Agreement
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 21/10/2026, 15:56:42 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 16:24:07 UTC
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Briefings
A UN Environment Programme report warns that global emissions cuts are significantly below Paris Agreement targets, placing the world on track for 2.6C warming by 2100. This finding highlights a critical gap between political rhetoric and action, specifically challenging leaders at the upcoming November COP31 summit in Turkey.
Key points
- The UN Environment Programme report indicates global commitments to cut emissions are falling far short of Paris climate goals.
- This shortfall puts the world on course for 2.6 degrees Celsius warming by 2100 instead of the 1.5 degree limit.
Context
The report by the United Nations Environment Programme highlights a significant gap between political rhetoric and action regarding global warming. It specifically challenges political leaders at the November COP31 climate summit scheduled to take place in Turkey.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single UN report published in October 2026. The findings are observational and do not include forecasts, nor do they account for future policy changes or specific country-level data.
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