Fossil fuel emissions hit record as weak pledges keep world on 2.6C path

Global fossil fuel emissions will rise by about 1 percent this year to a record level while new climate commitments submitted ahead of Cop30 have failed to shift the world from a dangerous 2.6C warming trajectory, according to two major reports.

 Climate Action Tracker said countries’ updated plans remain too weak for the fourth consecutive year, leaving end-century projections unchanged and far above Paris Agreement threshold.

The Global Carbon Project reported that coal, oil and gas emissions continue to grow, though at a slower pace than a decade ago, with renewables expanding but not fast enough to meet rising energy demand.

 Scientists warned that a 2.6C world risks triggering irreversible tipping points, including disruptions to ocean circulation, large scale ice loss and ecosystem collapse, with severe consequences for agriculture, water security and human health.