India, Feb. 21 -- Most nations party to the Paris Agreement failed to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions in time to meet the February 10 deadline, including major emitters like China, India and the European Union.

Just 10 of the nearly 200 countries delivered fresh climate plans, according to a UN database tracking the submissions. This number has since risen to 15 countries, the ClimateWatch database said.

Ironically, these 15 countries account for just 20% of the global emissions, and include the US which is responsible for 11.13% of the global greenhouse gas emissions.

A larger irony lies in the Republic of Marshall Islands leading the way for small island developing states (SIDS) by setting a target to reduce emission...