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As per the latest trends and patterns, the future of CO2 emissions is:

1. Global historical growth in CO2 emissions has steadily increased due to factors such as population growth, industrialization, and energy consumption. A significant change in policy and technology.
2. A significant role is played by government policies and international agreements to shape future emissions. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius for countries with set emission reduction targets. The policy’s effectiveness is critical in reducing emissions.
3. The renewable energy source transition such as wind, solar, and hydropower reduces CO2 emissions from the energy sector. The advancement in renewable technology increases adoption and significantly impacts future emissions.
4. Electric vehicles support reducing emissions from the transportation sector. Adoption depends on factors such as battery technology, charging infrastructure, and affordability.
5. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies support the potential of capturing and storing CO2 emissions from industrial processes and power plants. It also supports mitigating emissions.
6. Individual and societal behavior influences emissions due to public awareness and actions such as reducing energy consumption.
7. Protecting and restoring forests, wetlands, and natural ecosystems acts as “carbon sinks,”  absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere.
8. Technological advancements in energy efficiency and sustainable practices have a significant impact on emissions reduction.
9. International collaboration across the globe addressing issues such as climate change and supporting the act to meet the emission reduction goals.
10. Extreme climate-related events such as sea-level rise and wildfires influence policy decisions and public attitudes towards emission reduction and adaptation efforts.

The major impacts of the rise in CO2 emissions are temperature rise, sea level rise, ecosystem disruption, human health misery, economic impact due to damage to infrastructure, and emission reduction delays due to the challenge of limiting global warming to safe levels.

However, with the rising awareness towards sustainability and the increased affinity for climate change and saving the planet Earth, sustainability is shaping the coming future in different ways:

• The growth and demand for renewable energy are high and will play a significant role in the global energy mix by 2025.
• A rise in EV adoption due to advances in battery technology increased charging infrastructure, and government incentives by 2025
• Sustainable agriculture, such as farming practices and organic farming, is gaining popularity.
• The focus is on reducing waste and promoting recycling and reuse, as well as a circular economy, to minimize consumption and maximize resource efficiency.
• Every country sets ambitious climate goals and implements various policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• The conservation of natural ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, and oceans is important for carbon sequestration, and biodiversity plays a vital role in this protection.
• There is a growing concern about plastic pollution and a need to alter the impact on the environment and put various efforts into reducing plastic use and promoting more alternative ways to use plastic.
• The important concerns in various regions are water scarcity and quality issues, sustainable water management practices, and the need for investments in water infrastructure to address the challenging issues.

Sources:- IEA, The guardian, theworldcounts, eia, Statista