2025 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report

The 2025 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report, authored by Tsinghua University's Carbon Neutrality Research Institute and School of Environment, assesses global progress toward carbon neutrality amid escalating climate crises. It highlights the growing role of market-driven renewable energy, cross-regional cooperation, and structural economic shifts. Despite uncertainties, nationally determined contributions (NDCs) continue to strengthen, providing confidence for climate action. The report emphasizes the need for scientific, objective evaluation to bridge gaps between commitments and actions, fostering equitable transformation. Key trends include accelerating industrial upgrades, clean technology innovation, and green finance expansion, creating quality jobs and social benefits. It calls for enhanced multilateral mechanisms, technology transfer, and inclusive global partnerships to achieve net-zero goals. The document underscores the transition from initial visions to irreversible structural changes, with 165 countries, 284 cities, and thousands of enterprises committing to carbon neutrality. It advocates for common but differentiated responsibilities, transparency, and mutual trust to address diverse national capacities and interests, ultimately aiming for a sustainable, harmonious future.