This study explores how aligning, broadening, and strengthening net-zero pledges can help countries meet the Paris Agreement's climate goals. Using the IMAGE integrated assessment model, the research evaluates four strategies: implementing current net-zero pledges, aligning 2030 emission targets with net-zero goals, broadening net-zero commitments to all countries, and accelerating net-zero targets. The results show that these steps could significantly reduce the gap between current emission trends and the 1.5°C Paris target by 2100, bringing the agreement's goals within reach. The Paris Agreement requires countries to submit climate pledges, with many nations having updated their 2030 targets and announced long-term net-zero goals. However, there is variation in the scope and timing of these targets. The study finds that aligning NDCs with net-zero targets, expanding net-zero commitments to all countries, and accelerating the net-zero timeline could reduce global temperature rise to around 1.5°C. For example, aligning NDCs with net-zero targets reduces temperature increase to 1.75°C, while broadening net-zero targets to all countries could bring warming down to 1.6°C. Strengthening net-zero pledges by five years further reduces warming to 1.55°C. Regional analyses show that the OECD region could achieve GHG neutrality by 2050, while the non-OECD region with net-zero targets could reach neutrality by 2070. The broadening and strengthening of net-zero targets significantly reduce emissions in non-OECD regions without current targets. The study also highlights the importance of transitioning to low-carbon energy sources, reducing fossil fuel use, and increasing renewable energy adoption to meet climate goals. The research underscores the need for stronger climate policies, international cooperation, and the use of national models to implement net-zero strategies. It also emphasizes the role of technology development, energy efficiency, and lifestyle changes in reducing emissions. While the study shows that current pledges are not sufficient to meet the 1.5°C target, it provides a pathway to achieve it through coordinated global action and stronger national commitments.This study explores how aligning, broadening, and strengthening net-zero pledges can help countries meet the Paris Agreement's climate goals. Using the IMAGE integrated assessment model, the research evaluates four strategies: implementing current net-zero pledges, aligning 2030 emission targets with net-zero goals, broadening net-zero commitments to all countries, and accelerating net-zero targets. The results show that these steps could significantly reduce the gap between current emission trends and the 1.5°C Paris target by 2100, bringing the agreement's goals within reach. The Paris Agreement requires countries to submit climate pledges, with many nations having updated their 2030 targets and announced long-term net-zero goals. However, there is variation in the scope and timing of these targets. The study finds that aligning NDCs with net-zero targets, expanding net-zero commitments to all countries, and accelerating the net-zero timeline could reduce global temperature rise to around 1.5°C. For example, aligning NDCs with net-zero targets reduces temperature increase to 1.75°C, while broadening net-zero targets to all countries could bring warming down to 1.6°C. Strengthening net-zero pledges by five years further reduces warming to 1.55°C. Regional analyses show that the OECD region could achieve GHG neutrality by 2050, while the non-OECD region with net-zero targets could reach neutrality by 2070. The broadening and strengthening of net-zero targets significantly reduce emissions in non-OECD regions without current targets. The study also highlights the importance of transitioning to low-carbon energy sources, reducing fossil fuel use, and increasing renewable energy adoption to meet climate goals. The research underscores the need for stronger climate policies, international cooperation, and the use of national models to implement net-zero strategies. It also emphasizes the role of technology development, energy efficiency, and lifestyle changes in reducing emissions. While the study shows that current pledges are not sufficient to meet the 1.5°C target, it provides a pathway to achieve it through coordinated global action and stronger national commitments.