The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

IAQVEC

Advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient progress for people and planet.

IAQVEC is an international scientific organisation whose mission is to provide technical support, guidance, and technical publications to industry and research organizations for the optimization of indoor air quality, ventilation technology, and energy conservation.

This work aligns knowledge, action, and collaboration with the global goals of the 2030 Agenda, supporting measurable impact across buildings, communities, environments, and future-ready systems.

Net Zero #ItsPossible

Net-zero commitments must be backed by credible action.

Net-zero pledges need clear standards, transparent reporting, and immediate reductions that turn long-term promises into measurable progress.

What is net zero?

Net zero means cutting carbon emissions to a small residual amount that can be absorbed and durably stored by nature or carbon dioxide (CO₂) removal measures.

Why is net zero important?

To preserve a livable planet, global temperature rise needs to stay near 1.5^ºC. Emissions must fall sharply by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

How can net zero be achieved?

It requires transforming how we produce, consume, and move, with the energy sector shifting from coal, gas, and oil to renewable sources such as wind and solar.

Is there a global effort to reach net zero?

Countries, cities, businesses, educational institutions, and financial institutions are joining net-zero efforts, pledging rigorous action to halve global emissions by 2030.

How do we turn commitments into action?

Stronger standards are needed for non-State pledges. The UN High-Level Expert Group set recommendations to improve integrity and speed implementation.

Are we on track to reach net zero by 2050?

No. Current national climate plans remain far short, so governments need stronger targets and bold immediate steps to reduce emissions now.

Most emissions come from just a few countries

The largest emitters include China, the United States, India, the European Union, the Russian Federation, and Indonesia, with the G20 accounting for most global emissions.

Source: United Nations Climate Action