The deadline for countries to submit their national climate plans under the Paris Agreement has passed, with only 11 out of 195 parties submitting on time. Major polluters like India, Australia, and the EU have yet to submit their plans. The UN emphasizes the importance of quality over timeliness for these Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with a new deadline set for September. The Brazilian leadership prioritizes national plans for the upcoming COP30 climate talks, stressing that strong commitments are preferable to weak, rushed submissions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)