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• [New] As the aviation sector gathers at the International Paris Air Show, a new T & E study highlights Europe's potential to be an e-kerosene trailblazer - the most scalable sustainable aviation fuel - but severe bottlenecks mean it could lose its first mover advantage. T&E
• [New] Nuclear power is now seen as a critical energy source, not just because of Japan's burgeoning energy needs but also because it is striving to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050 as part of its commitments under the climate change treaty the Paris Agreement. The Straits Times
• [New] Finland leads all countries with a legally binding net-zero target set for the ambitious year 2035, while Germany is also tops the Paris Climate Accord timeline, enshrining its net-zero target into law for 2025. GreenBusinessBarbados.com
• As global warming increases, tipping points in the climate system cannot be ruled out and the ambition of emissions reduction pledges for 2030 needs to be seven times higher to be in line with the 1.5 °C goal of the Paris Agreement. United Nations
• The global average temperature is projected to approach almost 2 °C above pre-industrial levels within the next five years, nearing the critical threshold set by the Paris Agreement. CTVC by Sightline Climate
• Scotland's target to achieve Net Zero by 2045 represents a fair contribution towards UK and global efforts under the Paris Agreement to limit global average temperatures. Climate Change Committee
• As a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Paris Agreement, Pakistan is obligated to reduce emissions by 20% by 2030 and transparently report its progress. brecorder
• Brunei has made progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 15% reduction and staying on track to meet its nationally determined contribution of a 20% reduction by 2035 under the Paris Agreement, with a long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Biz Brunei
• A Conservative government could use Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to dramatically reduce global emissions and fight climate change by exporting Canadian liquefied natural gas and technologies to help lower global emissions. Canada's National Observer
• Under current policies, global temperatures could still rise by as much as 3.1 °C by the end of the century, far exceeding the Paris Agreement goal of keeping warming below 2 °C. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Lithium demand could be multiplied by more than 40 between 2020 and 2040 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, in line with the commitments of the Paris agreements. Policy Center
• The world needs a 45% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared with pre-industrial levels. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Scaling up green tech to meet the Paris Agreement goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will quadruple demand for critical minerals by 2040. East Asia Forum
• No electricity should be produced from unabated coal power plants by 2040 if the world is to meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to under 1.5 C. Climate Home News
• With global brands committed to sustainability under the Paris Agreement, Pakistan has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading supplier of eco-friendly textiles and garments. The News International
• India and Italy confirm their strong commitment towards the full implementation of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, starting from the next COP 26 whose preparatory events will be organized in Italy. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• Massive scale is needed: meeting the Paris Climate Agreement goal of holding global temperatures below 1.5 °C requires building more than 700 net-zero industrial projects by 2030 and purchasing 7 million zero-emissions trucks by 2030. RMI
• More ambitious policies are needed to achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C by 2100 relative to the 2.7 °C warming expected under current policies, especially as the most vulnerable groups have more members projected to face unprecedented exposure to heatwaves. Nature
• Indonesia has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier, in line with its commitment to the Paris Agreement. Jakarta Globe
• Policies such as the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement, and IMO 2050 are setting ambitious emission reduction targets. Identec Solutions
• The ambitious project will bring Kazakhstan closer to achieving carbon neutrality as part of its commitments under the Paris Agreement and presents unique opportunities to attract leading international airlines and cargo companies. AzerNews.az
• The adoption of RE aligns with Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, targeting a 20% reduction in emissions by 2030 and 47% with international support. SpringerLink

Last updated: 25 June 2025