CCC delivers first review of the 2050 target and advice on the fourth emissions budget

Two reports have been released from the Climate Change Commission on Aotearoa New Zealand’s medium and long-term climate goals.

The first report is a review of the 2050 target. This report recommends the target should be updated and should include international shipping and aviation emissions.

The second report includes advice on emissions budgets. It shows that Aotearoa New Zealand has options to get on track to the current 2050 emissions reduction target, and recommends that the fourth emissions budget be set at 160 MtCO2e.