What is the current status of India's carbon emissions?

India's carbon emissions are projected to grow by 1.4% in 2025, a slower rate compared to recent years when it grew by 4% in 2024.

How much of the global carbon budget for 1.5°C warming remains?

The remaining carbon budget for limiting global warming to 1.5°C is "virtually exhausted" and will be gone before 2030 at the current emission rate, according to the report.

What factors contributed to the slower growth in India's emissions?

A favorable monsoon that reduced cooling demand and strong growth in renewable energy, leading to lower coal use, were the main factors behind the slower increase in India's emissions in 2025.

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Global Emissions Rise in 2025, India's Growth Slows Amid Renewable Surge

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Global carbon emissions to rise 1.1% in 2025, slower than recent years
India's emissions growth projected at 1.4%, down from 4% in 2024
Remaining 1.5°C carbon budget to be exhausted before 2030

Global Emissions Rise in 2025, India's Growth Slows Amid Renewable Surge

According to the latest report from the Global Carbon Project, global carbon emissions are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025, reaching a record high. However, the growth in India's emissions is expected to slow to 1.4%, down from 4% in 2024. This slower increase is partly attributed to a favorable monsoon that reduced cooling demand, as well as strong growth in renewable energy, leading to lower coal use.

China's emissions are also projected to increase by a more moderate 0.4% in 2025, due to a combination of moderate energy consumption growth and extraordinary renewable energy expansion. Meanwhile, emissions are expected to grow in the United States (1.9%) and the European Union (0.4%) in 2025.