Emissions Targets Rejected by Government

Emissions targets rejected by government

The government has rejected all of the Climate Change Commission's recommendations to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets.

Government rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations

It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.

Shipping and aviation emissions excluded from NZ's climate targets - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

The Government has decided to not include international shipping and aviation emissions in our 2050 target, going against the Climate Change Commission’s recommendations. Today’s announcement confirms the government is rejecting all of the Commission’s recent advice for our 2050 climate change target, including its recommendations on methane, and a net-negative target. The SMC asked experts to comment. Professor Lisa Ellis, University of Otago, …