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Climate goals still lagging behind, UN report reveals

There is a need to save people from accelerating climate disasters. [iStockphoto]

A UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report has revealed that the international community is still falling far short of the climate goals despite the intensifying climate impact being experienced across the globe.

The Emissions Gap Report 2022 finds that despite a decision by all countries at the 2021 climate summit in Glasgow, UK (COP26) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the progress has been inadequate.

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