OECD to Release Climate Action Monitor 2025, Calls for More Ambitious Climate Policies

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is set to release its annual "Climate Action Monitor 2025" on November 6, 2025, at 10:00 CET. This flagship publication of the OECD’s International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC) provides a comprehensive assessment of progress towards net-zero emissions and adherence to the Paris Agreement commitments. (oecd.org)

The 2025 edition evaluates the alignment of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with 2050 targets, reviews historical and projected climate-related hazards, and tracks key trends in national climate policy actions. Preliminary findings indicate that current 2030 global greenhouse gas emission pledges are insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement's temperature goals, highlighting the need for more ambitious national climate actions. (oecd.org)

An online launch event titled "Climate Action Monitor 2025: Tracking Progress Towards the Paris Agreement Goals" is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 16:00 CET, accessible via the OECD COP30 Virtual Pavilion. (oecd-events.org)

The OECD, comprising 38 member countries, promotes policies to improve global economic and social well-being. Its International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC) supports nations in achieving net-zero emissions and fulfilling Paris Agreement commitments. (oecd-ilibrary.org)

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are each country's commitments to reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts.

A joint study by the OECD and the United Nations Development Programme suggests that accelerated climate action could raise global GDP by 0.2% by 2040, equivalent to the size of Sweden's economy. The analysis highlights that well-designed climate policies, which cut emissions and invest in clean energy, can enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation. (reuters.com)

The OECD's media advisory states: "This year's edition presents a comprehensive evaluation of net-zero targets, major climate-related hazards and key trends in climate action. Directed at policymakers, the findings suggest that current 2030 global greenhouse gas emission commitments are not ambitious enough to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals." (oecd.org)

The report suggests that without a significant expansion in national climate action, countries will not be able to meet the net-zero challenge. (oecd.org)

The OECD's Climate Action Monitor 2025 serves as a critical call to action for nations worldwide. It highlights the pressing need for enhanced climate commitments and policies to bridge the gap between current pledges and the targets necessary to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.