The Paris Agreement, established nearly a decade ago, sought to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius. However, many countries are not meeting their commitments, with a significant number missing deadlines for updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Currently, only around 50 countries have submitted their third NDCs, and preliminary analyses suggest these plans would only reduce emissions by 2 gigatons, far below the necessary cuts. Major emitters like China have announced targets, but the U.S. and EU face political challenges that hinder their climate commitments. The U.S. has seen a reversal in climate policy under the current administration, while the EU grapples with internal divisions. Experts express concern over the effectiveness of the U.N. negotiation process, questioning whether it can still drive meaningful climate action.