What is France's current greenhouse gas emission reduction rate?

France's greenhouse gas emissions were estimated to have declined by 1.6% in 2025.

Is France on track to meet its 2030 climate goals?

No, the current rate of emission reduction is far below the pace needed to reach France's 2030 climate targets.

How do France's emissions compare to Germany's?

France's slowdown in emissions reduction echoes a similar trend observed in Germany, which also reported a modest decrease.

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France's Climate Progress Stalls: Emissions Cuts Lag

13 Jan

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Summary

France's greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.6% in 2025, a significant slowdown.
The reduction is far below the pace needed to meet 2030 climate goals.
Neighboring Germany also reported a slowdown in emissions reduction.

France's Climate Progress Stalls: Emissions Cuts Lag

France's greenhouse gas emissions saw a reduced decline of 1.6% in 2025, marking the second year of slowed progress. This figure, released by Citepa, falls significantly short of the necessary pace to achieve 2030 climate targets, which demand cuts nearly three times larger than observed. The nation's Minister for Ecological Transition acknowledged the encouraging but insufficient nature of the decrease, calling for collective remobilization across all emitting sectors.

While France initially boosted energy conservation following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, its decarbonization drive has faltered in key industries. Sectors like industry, agriculture, and transport showed improvements, but energy and waste treatment emissions remained nearly flat. This stagnation underscores the urgency for France to accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels, a point emphasized by climate advocates concerned about both climate and geopolitical risks.