Overview
The OECD Climate Action Dashboard is an interactive data tool presenting key indicators on national climate action and progress towards objectives such as net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience. It offers comparable country-level information for climate mitigation and policy analysis, supporting evidence-based assessment of climate performance.
Organisation behind the tool
The dashboard is developed and maintained by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as part of the International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC). IPAC aims to monitor and support countries’ progress towards net-zero emissions and resilient economies by 2050.
What the tool does
- Displays indicators tracking national climate action and progress towards climate objectives.
- Enables comparison of climate metrics across countries.
- Provides a snapshot of emissions trends and policy outcomes.
- Offers interactive visualisations for analysis of key climate data.
- May allow downloading or exporting underlying data for further use. (typical of OECD dashboards)
Target audience
The primary users are policymakers and government officials engaged in climate strategy and assessment. The tool is also relevant for researchers, analysts, civil society and the general public interested in climate data and comparative policy insights.
Relevance to finance professionals
- Risk assessment – Climate performance data can inform evaluation of exposure to transition risks and policy shifts.
- ESG analysis – Provides environmental indicators useful for reporting and benchmarking climate-related performance.
- Market/commodity insights – Trends in emissions and policy may influence energy, infrastructure and carbon markets.
- Investment context – Long-term climate action data supports scenario analysis and alignment with net-zero pathways.
