Belgian emissions rise second straight year; global CO2 up 0.7% in 2025

Belgian greenhouse gas emissions are projected to rise 0.5% in 2026, marking a second consecutive annual increase driven by transport sector growth. Global emissions reached 54.1 billion metric tons CO2-equivalent in 2025, up 0.7% from 2024, with China, US, India, EU, Russia, and Indonesia as top emitters. The reversal of Belgium's prior downward trend signals policy shortfalls, while global growth continues despite climate pledges.