Antalya:Three reports published by UN Climate Change indicate that governments are increasingly adopting whole-of-economy and whole-of-society approaches in their climate policy-making. However, the reports also reveal that overall progress remains significantly insufficient, highlighting key barriers to the acceleration and implementation of national targets and pledges.
According to Wam, UN Climate Change is mandated to produce the NDC Synthesis Report, the BTR Synthesis Report, and the NAPs Progress Report ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP31, which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20. COP31 is expected to be a critical platform for negotiations on practical issues that can enhance implementation.
The reports show that more governments are integrating climate action across their economies to leverage the benefits of clean energy and climate resilience. UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell noted that climate action is increasingly seen as a driver of economic growth, jobs, and affordable energy. Despite these positive trends, the reports caution that collective progress is still lacking, with uneven global transitions and substantial barriers hindering the achievement of targets and pledges.
The NDC Synthesis Report highlights how countries are transforming their Paris Agreement commitments into tangible actions. Between January 1, 2024, and August 31, 2026, 127 new NDCs were recorded, covering approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the National Adaptation Plan Progress Report observes a shift from NAP formulation to implementation assessment, with significant barriers in financing remaining.
The Biennial Transparency Report Synthesis Report shows that climate policymaking is becoming more mainstream, with 80% of Parties involving non-Party stakeholders and 92% linking climate action to the Sustainable Development Goals. The BTR Synthesis report also notes an emerging focus on adaptation in countries' BTRs, with 92% of Parties including an adaptation component.
UN Climate Change plans to release the Yearbook of Global Climate Action 2026, which will detail progress and gaps in climate action and highlight initiatives by non-Party stakeholders.