The United Nations has declared that humanity has missed the crucial 1.5°C climate target, with global climate plans falling significantly short of necessary action. Despite an anticipated 10% reduction in emissions by 2035, this figure is alarmingly inadequate compared to the goal of a 60% decrease. Nations are struggling to meet their climate commitments, with only a third of countries providing the required updates on their plans since the Paris Agreement. The UN Secretary-General has called for urgent action, emphasizing that the planet is already overheated and warning that catastrophic consequences are imminent if progress does not accelerate. While there is a discernible downward trend in greenhouse gas emissions for the first time, the pace is not fast enough to avert disaster. As the COP30 summit approaches, there is a clear need for increased ambition and equitable commitments from both developed and developing nations.