The ambition call provides concrete recommendations for the European Union for immediate climate action in response to the UN Secretary-General’s request for countries to: 1) present concrete, realistic plans that are compatible with the latest IPCC Special Report on global warming of 1.5°C, 2) enhance their NDCs by 2020 and 3) reduce GHG emissions by 45% over the next decade, and to net zero by 2050. Recommendations for other countries can be found on the Climate Transparency website.
Abstract:
The three recommended actions for the European Union are:
- Adopt goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest and ratchet up the 2030 target in line with the Paris Agreement 1.5°C limit.
- Adopt goal of 100% sales of emission free cars by 2030.
- Moratorium to stop expansion of gas infrastructure (pipelines and LNG ports).
More information on the actions can be found in the paper.
Key graphics:
Overview of EU situation and recommendations
Compatibility of climate targets with the Paris Agreement
Key insights on transport sector
