“Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050” UN welcomes Japan's policy October 27, 5:55
The United Nations welcomed the Japanese government's announcement of a policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero by 2050, and Japan will provide technical and financial support to developing countries to combat global warming. He expressed his hope to lead the way.
In his statement of belief at the extraordinary Diet session, Prime Minister Suga declared, "By 2050, we will aim to realize a carbon-neutral society in which greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced to zero as a whole." I announced.
A UN spokesman welcomed this at a regular press conference on the 26th, saying, "The Secretary-General is very encouraged. I would like to thank Prime Minister Suga for his leadership."
The United Nations needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero by 2050 in order to keep global average temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, with developed countries in particular helping developing countries to take action. It is indispensable.
"Japan has all the technology and money needed to reach the UN goals, and I am confident that it will help developing countries with the spread of renewable energy," a spokesman said. He expressed his hope that he would lead the measures.
He said, "We are appealing to business leaders and young people that it is important to bring together the power of local governments, citizens, and industry as well as the central government," and work on society as a whole. I called.