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03 Energy transition: countries perspective
Every nation matters
US and China remain the top global carbon emitters by far driven by
their emphasis on economic growth. Emission reductions in the near
future appear uncertain, notably in the US. China plans to peak
emissions before 2030 and to be net zero by 2060, while the US has
reversed previous net zero commitments. Despite their outsized impact,
focusing solely on these two nations is insu昀케cient. Achieving global net
zero goals demands collective action from all countries, including
funding developing countries e昀昀orts.
FIGURE 1
Carbon emissions of selected economies 2023 (tons bn)
Sources: ourworldindata; Enerdata
