The UN has urged countries to submit their overdue national climate plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which outline emission reduction strategies by 2035. Many countries, including major polluters like the EU, have missed the February deadline. The UN climate chief, Simon Stiell, emphasized the importance of these plans for economic growth and combating climate change, encouraging submissions by the end of September for assessment before the COP30 summit in Brazil. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)