A coal phase-out by 2030, more electric vehicles and rapid renewables expansion. Germany's new coalition has promised a climate bonanza but can the targets be hit?
Open Public Consultation
The government has opened a public consultation on its revised climate strategy, which will extend until the end of May, to send a draft document to the UN in time for the Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, UK, in November.
Lowering Emissions
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South Africa s annual greenhouse gas emissions will be limited to 398-440 million tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030, according to the draft proposal. Compared to the 2015 commitment, which set a target of 614 MtCO2 for annual emissions, this lowers emissions by 28%.
To accomplish the target, it will focus on a very aggressive power sector investment program, as well as the introduction of a green transportation agenda, energy efficiency initiatives, and a carbon tax.