Climate Change Commission warns NZ falling short on emissions targets despite PM’s optimism
New Zealand's emissions monitoring report shows the country will meet its first carbon budget but faces significant risks in reaching future targets and the 2050 net-zero goal.
The Climate Change Commission has released a report warning that New Zealand's current policies are insufficient to meet upcoming emissions budgets and the 2050 net-zero target, despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon claiming the country is on track. While net emissions have fallen 10.8% since 2019 and the first emissions budget appears on course to be met, the commission found that most areas of emissions reductions are now at significant risk and the country needs to more than double its current pace of decarbonisation. The report identified particular risks in transport, agriculture, and electricity generation, and called for urgent government action over the next 12 to 24 months to strengthen policies including the Emissions Trading Scheme and clean vehicle standards.
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