With reference to global emissions and climate projections, consider the following statements: 1. G20 nations are responsible for half of the global emissions. 2. The UNEP warns that current emissions put the world on course for 2.6C warming by 2100. 3. The United States saw a 133 megatons CO2 equivalent increase in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UNEP warns global emissions put world on course for 2.6C warming by 2100

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Policies of other countries affecting India· Prelims· 21 October 2026

Climate change and international cooperation: a key GS2 and GS3 topic regarding global warming targets.

Why in news

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that global emissions are putting the world on course for 2.6C warming by 2100.

Background

UNEP warned that the 1.5C limit is lost. G20 nations account for three-quarters of global emissions, while the United States saw a 133 megatons CO2 equivalent increase in 2025.

Facts for Prelims

FactUNEP projected global warming of 2.6C by 2100 based on current emissions.
FactG20 nations account for three-quarters of global emissions.
FactUnited States saw a 133 megatons CO2 equivalent increase in 2025.
BodyUNEP: United Nations Environment Programme.

Prelims practice question

With reference to global emissions and climate projections, consider the following statements:

G20 nations are responsible for half of the global emissions.
The UNEP warns that current emissions put the world on course for 2.6C warming by 2100.
The United States saw a 133 megatons CO2 equivalent increase in 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: G20 nations account for three-quarters of global emissions.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges faced by the G20 nations in achieving global climate targets despite their significant contribution to global emissions.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Emissions disparity: G20 nations accounting for 75% of global emissions vs. global warming targets
Policy-action gap: Discrepancy between international climate commitments and actual CO2 equivalent increases in major economies

Keywords: Climate Mitigation · Carbon Emissions · Global Warming · G20 · UNEP

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