China, EU new climate commitments are ‘critical test’ ahead of COP30Among the world’s largest emitters, only the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil and Japan have submitted new nationally determined contributions, which will shape whether global pledges will translate into action at the November talks, says World Resource Institute’s Melanie Robinson. The 3.5 GW Midong solar project in Urumqi in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, Gobi Desert of China. It was connected to the grid in May 2024 and represents one of the world’s largest desert solar projects. Image: Mana Sustainable and Clean Energy