From carbon pricing to net zero emissions, the graphic shows which countries are leading the way on progressive regulations.
Based on data from REN21 — a policy network and a multi-stakeholder governance group which focuses on low carbon an renewable energy policy and regulations — and the Renewables 2025 Global Status Report, Statista’s map colour codes different types of climate-related law.
This includes 90 countries which now have net zero emission target, 68 of which have set their sights on zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, this timeline varies wildly from place to place, with the North Atlantic island nation of Cabo Verde hoping to mitigate all carbon dioxide output by the end of this year. Meanwhile, Dominica, Lichtenstein, the Maldives and Uzbekistan are aiming for 2030 at the latest.
Scores of states also have a combination of net zero emission targets and carbon pricing, including some of the world’s biggest polluters and emitters — China, India and Brazil. European nations like France, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands have also now achieved this system. Sadly, the US, which has the second largest environmental impact in the world, has so far failed to do the same.
Sadly, it’s also important to note that many carbon pricing policies are not comprehensive, fail to cover all aspects of national emissions and instead focus on a single end-use sector. The built environment and agriculture were particularly poorly served here: respectively only 23 and 17 nations included these areas in carbon pricing, despite the fact they are two of the biggest contributors.
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