Sharing Global CO₂ Emission Reductions Among One Billion High Emitters

Global emissions are increasing at a fast pace but an international agreement on emissions targets and a sharing mechanism has been missing.

While there is a emerging consensus in favor of tighter targets, it will be difficult to meet these without the participation of developing countries in the future.

Addressing developing countries' concerns about equity, and coming up with a transparent mechanism for the participation of developed and developing countries in an emissions reduction path, both now and in the future, are key to the success of any international agreement.

The paper "Sharing Global CO₂ Emissions Among One Billion High Emitters" (PDF) by a group at CMI and their collaborators proposes a way out of the log jam. This website will serve as a resource for this paper and other research based on this.