Global warming measures Japan submits "Paris Agreement" reduction target unchanged, March 27 4:04
Under the international framework for global warming countermeasures "Paris Agreement", Japan will make further efforts to reduce greenhouse gas reduction targets, which are to be newly submitted, without changing the current numerical targets. We have solidified our policy of submitting the contents to be submitted this month.
The Paris Agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero in the second half of this century, and countries were to submit new reduction targets to the United Nations by last month.
Japan has set a target of “26% reduction by FY2030 compared to FY2013” in line with the entry into force of the Paris Agreement. Was continuing.
As a result, we have decided to submit a statement this month that we will continue our efforts to reduce greenhouse gases without changing our current numerical targets.
Specifically, we will strive to achieve a “carbon-free society” as close as possible to 2050, and aim for ambitious figures while maintaining consistency with the revision of the energy mix that indicates the ratio of power sources. Considering and submitting reduction targets within five years is also included.
The Paris Agreement has been ratified by about 190 countries and territories, but according to the United Nations website, six countries, including the Marshall Islands and Norway, have submitted new reduction targets by the 26th. Has become.