Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] If not managed responsibly, the infrastructure demands of AI could exacerbate global carbon emissions and undermine collective efforts to achieve net-zero goals. TechRadar
• [New] On the coasts of Syria, the risk for attempts for piracy is LOW / for Hijacking, opening fire is NER / and for electronic harassment of maritime aids NER. All About Shipping
• [New] Climate Action: IPCC warns of increased extreme weather with warming: a 1 °C rise causes 7-10% more rainfall Need for mitigation of emissions and resilient urban planning in hill cities. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] The updated analysis eliminated 14 million units from the 2030 sales projection, and assumes California will retain its ability to set its emissions standards. National Law Review
• [New] If effectively implemented, digital solutions could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 15-20% by 2030, especially by improving efficiency in the construction, energy, transport and manufacturing sectors. Telefonica
• [New] Sea level rise on both Pacific and Indian Ocean sides of Asia exceeded the global average, posing serious risks to low-lying coastal areas. kp ias academy
• [New] Unlike the EU AI Act - which classifies risk into four levels and applies regulation accordingly-South Korea's framework minimizes or excludes regulation for most low-risk AI systems. Indo-Pacific Insight
• [New] Electrification is one of the most important strategies for reducing CO2 emissions from energy in the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, where the majority of emissions reductions from electrification come from the shift towards electric transport and the installation of heat pumps. IEA
• [New] Climate action must be accelerated drastically to reduce emissions in line with reaching net zero by 2050 and keep the annual average global temperature rise to a minimum. GOV.UK
• [New] As outlined by the Parties to the Paris Agreement in the Glasgow Climate Pact, to keep global temperature rise to no more than 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels, carbon dioxide emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. GOV.UK
• [New] In Europe, carbon dioxide (CO2) targets support the achievement of a sales share of close to 60% by 2030, slightly below last year's projection. IEA
• [New] Reduced emphasis on fiber means fixed wireless access and low earth orbiting satellites could play a larger role in rural America's broadband access and accelerate connectivity. CoBank
• [New] The Construction 2025 Strategy mandates 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, while the UK construction sector must achieve 78% carbon reduction by 2035 to stay on track for 2050 net zero commitments. UK Construction Blog
• [New] Emissions of 76.5 Mt for FY2023, Nippon Steel's operations will generate an estimated 100 Mt-plus of emissions per year, transforming it into one of the largest and dirtiest steelmakers globally. SteelWatch
• [New] The world will miss its climate targets unless more finance flows to projects and businesses that can cut emissions quickly and affordably while boosting growth. VCMI
• [New] The obligations set out in the NZIA Regulation are crucial for reaching the EU's 2030 carbon storage target and providing sufficient decarbonization options for EU industries. Climate Action
• [New] The European Union, for example, which has caps on fossil-fuel emissions in many sectors, mandates that 42% of hydrogen used by 2030 originate from renewable sources. MIT Technology Review
• [New] New, cheaper projects coming online from 2025 will nearly halve the average price of electricity provided through low-carbon CfDs by 2030, compared to 2023. Climate Change Committee
• [New] The CORSIA carbon price remains weak and CORSIA policy post-2035 has not been internationally agreed - a strong CORSIA credit price is vital for making progress on reducing international aviation emissions. Climate Change Committee
• [New] UK emissions targets could be at risk if growth in aviation demand and emissions continues to increase. Climate Change Committee
• [New] The lack of progress on business models for greenhouse gas removals means that it is becoming increasingly challenging for engineered removals to deliver the emissions savings of around 6 MtCO2e in the CBDP by 2030. Climate Change Committee
• [New] Despite the progress on CCS infrastructure for removals to connect to, without a clear funding source it is becoming increasingly challenging for engineered removals to deliver the emissions savings of around 6 MtCO2e in the CBDP by 2030 (R 2025-084). Climate Change Committee
• In summary, Germany's economic reboot is centered on innovation, sustainability, and digitalization, with the ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. US Newsper

Last updated: 29 June 2025