No consensus, global conflicts may hit climate goals

The EU has not yet announced its nationally determined contribution (NDC).

As the UN Climate Conference (COP30) approaches, experts are concerned that climate change is not being prioritised by parties, owing to a number of factors including lack of political consensus, a difficult geopolitical situation and the impact of unilateral trade measures.

The Southern Californian wildfires earlier this year brought attention to drought conditions, which have been exacerbated by climate change. (Getty Images via AFP)

The EU has not yet announced its nationally determined contribution (NDC). The biggest challenge for the EU though is to build consensus among all 27 EU countries to endorse an ambitious NDC, according to those aware of the matter.