Global Carbon Emissions Increased in 2021, Reaching an All-Time High

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Adi Ahdiat 21/03/2022 10:10 WIB

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According to IEA data, global carbon emissions in 2021 rebounded to 36.3 gigatons of CO2, reaching an all-time high.

Global Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions from Energy Combustion and Industrial Activities (2001-2021)

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global carbon emissions in 2020 temporarily decreased due to widespread societal restrictions implemented in various countries in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, despite the ongoing pandemic, global carbon emissions rebounded in 2021, reaching a record high of 36.3 gigatons of CO2.

Carbon emissions in 2021 increased by approximately 6% compared to 2020, coinciding with a 5.9% global economic recovery during the same period.

The IEA noted that in 2021, global carbon emissions stemmed primarily from the combustion of coal and natural gas.

Conversely, carbon emissions from the combustion of vehicle fuels decreased, even falling 8% below pre-pandemic levels.

The IEA reported that carbon emissions increased in almost all countries, with the most significant increases observed in Brazil, India, China, the United States, and European Union countries.

To address this issue, the IEA emphasized the need for strengthened sustainable investments in new and renewable energy (NRE) technologies.

The IEA also asserted that the world must strive to reduce CO2 emissions in 2022 and pursue a net-zero emissions target by 2050.

"The world must ensure that a global emissions surge like that of 2021 is a one-off event," the IEA stated firmly in its official release on Tuesday, March 8.

(Also Read: Despite Low-Carbon Scenarios, Indonesia's CO2 Emissions Continue to Rise)

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