New Zealand Establishes Bold Climate Goal for 2035
New Zealand has established a bold climate goal for 2035, aiming to enhance its environmental efforts and sustainability initiatives. This commitment reflects the nation's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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On Thursday, New Zealand unveiled its second international climate target under the Paris Agreement, aiming for a reduction in emissions by 51 to 55 percent by 2035 compared to 2005 levels.
This goal must be met by the end of 2035 and builds on the initial target of a 50 percent reduction by 2030, which is a requirement of the Paris Agreement. The global climate treaty is designed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by establishing Nationally Determined Contributions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as explained by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts.
Watts characterized the new target as "both ambitious and achievable," which underscores New Zealand's dedication to the Paris Agreement and global climate efforts.
"Meeting this target will mean we are doing our fair share towards reducing the impact of climate change, while enabling New Zealand to be stronger and thrive in the face of a changing climate," Watts added.
According to Watts, this target allows New Zealand to concentrate on actions that will significantly impact the country’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The new target also aligns New Zealand's commitments to climate change both internationally and domestically.
The nation's climate strategy includes bolstering the Emissions Trading Scheme, fostering innovative technologies to cut agricultural emissions, and hastening the shift to a cleaner, electrified economy. "This ensures climate targets are met alongside economic growth," Watts stated, emphasizing that this approach necessitates enhanced innovation to develop low-emission technologies and industries supported by abundant, affordable clean energy.
New Zealand remains devoted to fulfilling its first and second Nationally Determined Contributions as part of its commitment to mitigating climate change, Watts said.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
This goal must be met by the end of 2035 and builds on the initial target of a 50 percent reduction by 2030, which is a requirement of the Paris Agreement. The global climate treaty is designed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by establishing Nationally Determined Contributions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as explained by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts.
Watts characterized the new target as "both ambitious and achievable," which underscores New Zealand's dedication to the Paris Agreement and global climate efforts.
"Meeting this target will mean we are doing our fair share towards reducing the impact of climate change, while enabling New Zealand to be stronger and thrive in the face of a changing climate," Watts added.
According to Watts, this target allows New Zealand to concentrate on actions that will significantly impact the country’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The new target also aligns New Zealand's commitments to climate change both internationally and domestically.
The nation's climate strategy includes bolstering the Emissions Trading Scheme, fostering innovative technologies to cut agricultural emissions, and hastening the shift to a cleaner, electrified economy. "This ensures climate targets are met alongside economic growth," Watts stated, emphasizing that this approach necessitates enhanced innovation to develop low-emission technologies and industries supported by abundant, affordable clean energy.
New Zealand remains devoted to fulfilling its first and second Nationally Determined Contributions as part of its commitment to mitigating climate change, Watts said.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
