The World Resources Institute (WRI) has called the United States' proposed climate action plan as ‘leadership by example’ and a ‘positive signal’ for the global climate agreement. The agreement will be finalized in Paris this December.

The plan proposed by the US has a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 26% and 28% below the 2005 levels, by 2025. The plan is known as its ‘intended nationally determined contribution’.

WRI's Global Director, Climate Change Programme, Jennifer Morgan said, “The United States' proposal shows that it is ready to lead by example on the climate crisis. By enacting these common sense actions, the US can grow its economy and save money through cleaner technologies”.

Morgan stated that this is a serious and achievable commitment. According to WRI research, the United States can reach its proposed target to cut emissions 26% to 28% from 2005 levels by 2025, under the present federal authority.

She continued that in future, there will be an increase in the availability of additional opportunities for deeper reductions as the technology trends will make clean power and other low-carbon solutions more affordable.

She added that it is a positive signal that the United States has acknowledged the need for ‘deep de-carbonisation.

Countries worldwide have been outlining the ways to reduce carbon emissions as a means of slowing down global warming. They are looking forward to have a legally binding agreement by December.

Developed countries are the main contributors of carbon emissions, and the Small Island Developing States are anxious that these developed countries, which are the main contributors of carbon emissions, might remain on previous commitments.

Morgan said some countries have already outlined how they will contribute their fair share to this global effort. Many more countries are also expected to join the US in the coming months.