Govt sets second emissions reduction target

31st January 2025 By Staff Reporter | news@propertyticker.co.nz | @propertyticker

The government has set New Zealand’s second international climate target under the Paris Agreement to be an emissions reduction of 51% to 55% compared to 2005 levels, by 2035.

“Meeting this target will mean we are doing our fair share towards reducing the impact of climate change, while enabling New Zealand to be stronger and thrive in the face of a changing climate,” said Climate Change Minister Simon Watts.

“This target also brings our international and domestic climate change commitments into line, so we can focus our efforts on the actions that will make the biggest difference towards reaching our net zero 2050 target.”

The government said the new ambition builds on the initial target of a 50% reduction by 2030.