The new goals of Japan reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 are very ambitious.
On Tuesday, the Japanese government has set new goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the country. It should be reduced by up to 73 percent compared to the 2013 values within 15 years, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment said. TASR writes about this based on Reuters and AFP reports.
The fifth largest emission producer in the world
The aim is to promote decarbonization in the country, to ensure stable energy supply and strengthen industrial capacity to promote economic growth. Reuters states that, as the fifth largest emission producer in the world, Japan is trying to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Tokyo has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the next decade of 60 percent AO 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013.
At the same time, Tokyo is planning to focus on greater use of nuclear energy. According to Reuters, problems after a nuclear accident in Fukushima power plant caused only 8.5 percent of the electricity produced in 2023 to come for nuclear sources. New measures are intended to facilitate the construction of the new generation reactors, adds the agency.
According to the Paris Agreement, each Member State is to provide a UN Member State for a detailed plan on how to achieve emissions by 2035. Japan would like to submit its plan to the United Nations this month.
