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The Climate Action Monitor, the annual flagship publication of the OECD International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC), helps answer a key question: how are countries progressing towards their targets, and where do the biggest challenges remain? Drawing on official data, comparable indicators and a consistent methodology, the Monitor examines trends in greenhouse gas emissions, climate-related hazards and government policies. It provides an evidence-based picture of developments across countries, helping readers understand what is changing, where progress is being made and where more remains to be done. This year’s edition presents a mixed picture. The occurrence and impacts of extreme weather events are increasing, with growing consequences for societies and economies. While progress has been made in several areas, many countries remain off track to meet their targets, and significant gaps persist between policy ambitions and actual results. By bringing together reliable and comparable evidence, The Climate Action Monitor helps governments and the wider public better understand these trends and assess policy responses. As these issues increasingly intersect wit...
