Oil and gas-producing nations have sent congratulatory messages to Sultan Al-Jaber following the relative success of COP26. However, according to scientific consensus, the world has a lot still to achieve in order to halt the increase in global temperature to 1.5 degrees. For this target to be achieved, global decarbonization must occur at around 40% by 2030. At present, we are set to decarbonize at a measly 10%, falling substantially short of the 1.5-degree goal.
Despite the progress made, climate policy groups argue that there are crucial elements missing from the deal. The main problem lies in the absence of binding language that orders nations to reduce their carbon emissions by a set amount by a specific point in time. The current framework of the agreement is voluntary, raising concerns about effective enforcement.
