Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Focus on Geographical Subdivisions

Total greenhouse gas emissions are measured in kilotons of CO2 equivalent. This includes emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorinated gases (F-gases). These gases come from a variety of sources, including fossil fuel combustion, biomass burning, industrial processes, and agricultural activities. Adding up all of these gases helps us understand their combined impact on global warming and climate change. The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty, aims to reduce these emissions worldwide. However, some emissions, such as those from land-use change, are not included in these data. The unit of measurement CO2 equivalent is used to compare the impact of different gases on the environment. The figure compares (Europe & Central Asia - East Asia & Pacific - Sub-Saharan Africa) in carbon emissions between 2010 and 2020.