Global readiness for carbon neutrality: From targets to action

The global push for carbon neutrality highlights the need for rigorous assessments of whether national efforts align with stated targets. However, existing evaluations often prioritize commitments over tangible progress, lacking comprehensive and transparent metrics. To bridge this gap, we develop a multidimensional indicator system that evaluates targets, policies, actions, and effectiveness across key areas, including policy implementation, technology deployment, financial investment, and international cooperation. While 151 countries have pledged carbon neutrality-19 of which are developing nations that made commitments in 2024-implementation remains uneven. Only 72 countries have established complete…

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  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 72140002, 72204137, 72348001