Nations are encouraged by the United Nations to quickly submit their overdue climate plans prior to COP30.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is set to conduct a new review of commitments, a crucial step towards ensuring nations are on track to meet their climate targets. This review will be included in a report that needs to be ready for the COP30 climate summit, scheduled to take place in Brazil in November.
Under the Paris Agreement, each country is required to submit its national climate plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These blueprints outline how each country expects to cut emissions by specific dates, with the aim of keeping global warming well below 2°C.
However, delays in submitting and approving NDCs could further stall a deal. Many countries, including the EU, missed the February deadline to submit their NDCs. The EU's delay is due to negotiations around the bloc's 2040 climate target, with some member states seeking to delay or weaken the target.
France and Poland have called for delays in approving the legally binding 2040 goal. France has even demanded that negotiations on the 2040 target be escalated to national leaders. The UN, however, has urged countries to submit their NDCs as soon as possible.
The UN General Assembly on 24 September in New York can be used as a platform for announcing new climate policies. World leaders are encouraged to submit their NDCs by the end of September to ensure their inclusion in this important update. Submitting NDCs by the deadline will put countries on the path to securing the biggest share of the clean energy boom, according to the UN climate chief.
The EU Commission submitted its new climate plan proposal in early July 2025, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. However, the European Parliament and member states are still debating the final approval.
The UN has asked countries to submit their NDCs during September. Nations that have already submitted their NDCs have been commended by the UN climate chief. Those with strong new plans are "on their way to securing the biggest share of the clean energy boom," he stated. The new review of commitments will be a significant step towards assessing the progress made by nations and identifying areas for improvement.
