Japan to cut emissions by 60% by 2035 - The ultimate goal is to reach net zero emissions by 2050
Japan finalized a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035, compared to 2013 levels. The 2030 target reflects a 46% reduction.
In November, Japanese ministries unveiled a draft plan targeting a 60% reduction in emissions by fiscal year 2035 and 73% by 2040, based on a trajectory where the ultimate goal is to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
The proposed target prompted calls for deeper cuts from environmentalists and politicians, who argue it is insufficient for the world's fifth-largest carbon emitter, which remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
Climate activists say the target falls short of the reduction recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The panel states that global emissions need to be reduced by 66% from 2013 levels for Japan.
Despite strong criticism, a joint meeting of expert panels from both ministries approved the draft climate target, which emphasizes the importance of balancing economic growth, energy security and decarbonisation efforts.
As part of the international process to combat global warming, Japan plans to submit the revised target, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution, to the United Nations in February, following a public consultation.
Under the Paris agreement, countries must submit new and stronger climate action plans to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change by February. These plans must be aligned with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5C.
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