> Ending COVID19 is a risk to global emissions, because the pandemic‘s lockdowns has reduced emissions.

Long term it isn't. Reducing emissions is going to cost a lot of money. There is less money available for that after economies shrink and governments print money to support their people. Covid helps emissions temporarily but harms the overall path.

I assume consumption and population growth have declined due to COVID19, which also greatly reduce emissions. Even after it ends, it will take years before we return to pre-pandemic levels.

But slowing growth isn't enough. It needs to drop dramatically and permanently.