CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Brown to Green Report takes stock of the climate actions of G20 countries in the context of 1.5°C benchmarks. The report describes and compares G20 countries’ performance in the areas of adaptation, mitigation and finance .

Detailed explanation-2: -In news– Climate Transparency Report 2022 was released by a partnership of climate analysis organisations in G20 countries. The Report provides a concise overview of the key facts and figures on the state of climate performance of the G20 in a comparative stocktake.

Detailed explanation-3: -About: The Climate Transparency Report is the world’s most comprehensive annual review of G20 countries’ climate action and their transition to a net zero emissions economy. Theme for the 2022 edition: G20 response to the energy crisis: Critical for 1.5°c.

Detailed explanation-4: -The G20 countries contribute 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. In the top three positions of highest carbon producers calculated per capita, such as Saudi Arabia (16.4 tons CO2/capita), Australia (14.5 tons CO2/capita), and Canada (13.6 tons CO2/capita).