Despite global agreement on the need to curb climate change, the planned fossil fuel production till 2050 is twice the warming limit of 1.5C. No country has pledged to phase out fossil fuels, highlighting the disconnect between climate politics and actions.
Analysis: Green jobs take off in China
Despite global layoffs, green employment is rising following China’s carbon neutrality pledge.
Analysis: Can Inner Mongolia reach peak carbon this decade?
The region will need to change its industrial structure and energy mix to meet national carbon targets, requiring policy and financial support from central government.