Global Carbon Emission Projections for 2023

December 6, 2023

According to an international research team, carbon emissions in India are expected to rise by 8.2 percent in 2023, while China is projected to see a 4 percent increase. The findings come from the Global Carbon Budget report, a comprehensive annual update produced by over 120 scientists, including the University of Exeter, UK, and researchers from 90 global institutions.

Global Trends in Emissions

The report indicates that global emissions from coal, oil, and gas are anticipated to increase by 1.1, 1.5, and 0.5 percent, respectively. In contrast, the European Union (EU) and the United States are predicted to experience declines of 7.4 and 3 percent in their emissions.

Key Figures from the Report

Total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, including fossil fuels and land-use change, are projected to reach 40.9 billion tonnes in 2023.
Fossil fuel-related emissions are expected to increase by 1.1 percent, reaching 36.8 billion tonnes.
Atmospheric CO2 levels are estimated to average 419.3 parts per million in 2023, exceeding pre-industrial levels by over 50 percent.

Carbon Dioxide Removal Challenges

The report highlights challenges in technology-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), excluding nature-based methods like reforestation. Current technology-based CDR amounts to only about 0.01 million tonnes CO2, significantly smaller than current fossil CO2 emissions.

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