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It’s about to be a lot harder to keep countries honest about climate change

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A dispute over the timing of key climate assessments could weaken accountability for nations' emission reduction pledges.

01Summary

  1. 01Disagreement has arisen over when to release crucial climate change evaluations.
  2. 02The row may allow countries to avoid scrutiny on their emissions cuts.
  3. 03The assessments are intended to track progress under the Paris Agreement.
  4. 04Delays could undermine the credibility of the global climate reporting process.

02Why it matters

This matters because it affects the ability to hold governments accountable for their climate commitments, potentially slowing global efforts to reduce emissions.

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