Japanese Panel Suggests 60% Emissions Reduction Target for 2035

  • The goal would be Japan’s new NDC under the Paris Agreement
  • Green groups have demanded Japan boost clean energy adoption
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Japanese policymakers suggested setting a target of cutting emissions by 60% by 2035, according to a government panel held Monday.

The government will consider to set the target as Japan’s new nationally determined contribution, a commitment by countries under the Paris Agreement to slash greenhouse gas emissions. Japan’s reduction is from 2013 levels.