This report investigates the critical intersection between climate change mitigation and the global pursuit of sustainable development goals. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) utilizes extensive environmental data and policy analysis to evaluate how rising greenhouse gas emissions and shifting climatic patterns impede progress across various regions and nations. The text argues that while scientific understanding of climate risks has matured, the practical implementation of mitigation and adaptation strategies remains insufficient relative to the commitments established under the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Experts and policymakers utilize this report as a foundational reference for understanding the mid-2010s landscape of climate policy and regional development. Readers frequently note the technical density of the data, which serves as a benchmark for assessing the efficacy of international environmental agreements.