China, EU new climate commitments are ‘critical test’ ahead of COP30

Published on September 22, 2025

Among the world’s largest emitters, only the five have submitted new nationally determined contributions, which will determine whether global pledges will translate into action at COP30, says World Resource Institute’s Melanie Robinson.

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