The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose at a slower pace in 2025, as rapid expansion in solar power helped offset increase in advanced economies.
In its Global Energy Review published on Monday, the agency said emissions rose by 0.4 percent in 2025 — a slowdown compared to recent years — driven largely by a surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) supply.
The IEA said global energy demand growth also eased to 1.3 percent in 2025, slightly below the previous decade’s average, amid weaker economic growth, milder temperatures in some regions, and improved energy efficiency.
