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"The United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, has urged
the Australian government to set an ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target,
declaring “bog standard is beneath you”.
In a Monday speech, Stiell says, “don’t settle for what’s easy. Go for what’s
smart by going big”.
His speech, hosted by the Smart Energy Council, comes ahead of his meeting with
the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, in Canberra on
Tuesday. Australia must submit its 2035 target under the Paris climate
agreement by September. The Climate Change Authority has yet to deliver its
advice to Bowen on the target. Previously, it has pointed to a target of
between 65% and 75% reduction on 2005 levels.
The authority says on its website:
development of the 2035 targets advice is currently underway. This includes
complex whole-of-economy modelling, policy analysis, consultation and
consideration of international trends in climate action.
Stiell said Australia had a strong economy and among the world’s highest living
standards. “If you want to keep them, doubling down on clean energy is an
economic no-brainer.
"So the choice is clear. The question is: how far are you willing to go?
"The answer is due in September – when Australia’s next national climate plan
is due. This isn’t just the next policy milestone. It’s a defining moment.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
