France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again
Summary
France's emissions cuts slowed in 2025, falling short of the target needed to meet 2030 carbon neutrality goals, highlighting challenges in energy and waste sectors.
Key Points
- France's emissions cuts slowed to 1.6 percent in 2025, below the needed 4.6 percent annual reduction to meet 2030 targets.
- Citepa reported a reduction of 5.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2025, extending a slowdown trend from previous years.
- Improvements were made in industry, agriculture, and transport, but emissions remained flat in energy and waste treatment sectors.
- The slowdown highlights the urgency for France to phase out fossil fuels to meet its climate goals and reduce geopolitical risks.
