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World emissions hit record high, but the EU leads trend reversal
Despite the increase in absolute terms, all major emitters reduced their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) per unit of GDP.
On a longer perspective, data for the EU show the most significant percentage decrease of GHG among the top emitting economies since 1990, while GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP) grew steadily in the same period. EU countries are required to monitor their emissions under reporting rules based on internationally agreed obligations in line with guidelines from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC). Thanks to their transparency, completeness and high level of detail, EDGAR data are also being used by an ever-increasing pool of researchers, policy makers and engaged citizens as a reliable source of information on climate-relevant emissions.
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