Evaluating Climate Change Mitigation Strategies of G20 Countries: Policies, Actions, and Progress Towards Global Emission Reduction Goals

Abstract

The G20 countries are responsible for over 75% of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at a global level. The research summarizes the role of G20 countries in combating Climate Change. This research study explores the comprehensive assessment of the G20 nations’ policies and the impacts of climate change across the globe. The paper studies the policies of the G20 countries’ governments to meet the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target and achieve the global goal of the Paris Agreement (or COP28) and Net Zero Emissions Target of limiting the level of global temperature increase to well below 2 degrees C while pursuing efforts aligning to a global threshold objective of 1.5degree C. Through the review of existing literature, the researchers aim to provide a better understanding of climate change and the biodiversity and ecosystem. In addition to this, the study provides various strengths and opportunities for the countries to explore soon, reducing the emission levels in the ecosystem and thus, promoting a sustainable future, through an interlinked phenomenon.