Can higher ambition in developed countries create ‘carbon space’ for others?

Feb 24, 2023

The consequence of South Asia and Africa claiming their fair share of “carbon space” is that other regions would need to cut emissions more quickly, if the world is to stay below 1.5C. Image: REUTERS/Eldson Chagara

Gaurav Ganti

Research Analyst with the Science Team & Doctoral researcher, Climate Analytics & Humboldt University

Dr Carl Friedrich Schleussner

Head of Climate Science & Honorary Professor., Climate Analytics & Humboldt University Berlin.

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The consequence of South Asia and Africa claiming their fair share of “carbon space” is that other regions would need to cut emissions more quickly. Image: Carbon Brief.

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