30. Januar 2025|
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|10 months agoSwitzerland Sets Ambitious 65% Emissions Cut Target for 2035
Swiss government approves new climate goal targeting 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 compared to 1990 levels, aligning with Paris Agreement objectives.
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- Switzerland aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 65% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.
- The government targets an average emission reduction of 59% between the years 2031 and 2035.
- The reduction targets align with the Climate and Innovation Act.
- The targets are designed to be achieved primarily through domestic measures.
- The new goal aligns with the Paris Agreement objective to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius.
By The Numbers
65%
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035
59%
Average reduction between 2031 and 2035
1.5 degrees
Global warming cap
1990
Baseline year
They Said
"Greenhouse gas emissions are set to be cut by an average of 59% between 2031 and 2035."
"The Paris Agreement aims to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels."