Limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector . This will involve a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use , widespread electrification , improved energy efficiency , and use of alternative fuels ( such as hydrogen ). Here are the key dates and figures in the emissions calendar

10 % of the people on the planet are producing between 34 % and 45 % of the global carbon emissions .

Limiting warming to around 1.5 ° C ( 2.7 ° F ) requires global greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2025 at the latest , and be reduced by 43 % by 2030 .

12 June 2022