25. Angola
> Total CO2 emissions change 2010-2020: -23.10%
> Total CO2 emissions change 1971-2020: 551.86% — #49 largest increase of 145 countries
> Total CO2 emissions 2020 in million tons: 22.21 — #83 largest of 145
> CO2 emissions per capita change 2010-2019: -3.59% — #57 largest decline of 144
> Total GHG emissions change 2010-2019: -3.93% — #30 largest decline of 88
Angola said it will reduce GHG emissions by up to 35% by 2030. The southwestern African nation, the continent’s seventh biggest and 12th-most populous, accounts for about 0.36% of global emissions, according to the World Resources Institute.
24. Slovenia
> Total CO2 emissions change 2010-2020: -23.54%
> Total CO2 emissions change 1971-2020: 32.73% — #103 largest increase of 145 countries
> Total CO2 emissions 2020 in million tons: 12.57 — #97 largest of 145
> CO2 emissions per capita change 2010-2020: No data
> Total GHG emissions change 2010-2020: -23.49% — #12 largest decline of 88
Slovenia’s total GHG emissions declined the 12th most from 2010 to 2020. The Balkan nation aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. Its infrastructure ministry said in 2020 that it planned to reduce emissions by at least 36% by 2030 compared to 2005.
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23. Portugal
> Total CO2 emissions change 2010-2020: -23.82%
> Total CO2 emissions change 1971-2020: 146.63% — #79 largest increase of 145 countries
> Total CO2 emissions 2020 in million tons: 40.42 — #61 largest of 145
> CO2 emissions per capita change 2010-2020: -19.41% — #46 largest decline of 144
> Total GHG emissions change: No data
Portugal’s National Energy and Climate Plan set a 2030 target of 45% to 55% reduction in total GHG emissions compared with 2005. The country has made a major effort to fast-track construction of energy efficient buildings through public and private investment until 2050.
22. Netherlands
> Total CO2 emissions change 2010-2020: -23.93%
> Total CO2 emissions change 1971-2020: -1.82% — #28 largest decline of 145 countries
> Total CO2 emissions 2020 in million tons: 138.20 — #34 largest of 145
> CO2 emissions per capita change 2010-2020: -24.85% — #28 largest decline of 144
> Total GHG emissions change 2010-2020: -20.96% — #14 largest decline of 88
The Netherlands plans to cut Dutch GHG emissions by 49% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels, and by 95% by 2050.
21. Trinidad and Tobago
> Total CO2 emissions change 2010-2020: -24.38%
> Total CO2 emissions change 1971-2020: 338.58% — #59 largest increase of 145 countries
> Total CO2 emissions 2020 in million tons: 35.54 — #67 largest of 145
> CO2 emissions per capita change 2010-2019: -24.75% — #19 largest decline of 144
> Total GHG emissions change 2010-2019: -19.48% — #16 largest decline of 88
Trinidad and Tobago has been one of the more successful Caribbean nations in reducing emissions. The island country has committed to a 30% reduction of carbon emissions in the public transport sector by 2030.
