Climate Change Authority seeks comment on review of emissions targets Thu, 25 April 2013
The Climate Change Authority has commenced work on the first review of Australias emissions reduction targets, known as the Caps and Targets Review. This is the Authoritys first review of Australias emissions reduction goals and, as in the case of its recent review of Australias Renewable Energy Target, it seeks input and feedback from interested parties. The Caps and Targets Review will address two broad topics: Australias progress towards it medium and long term emissions reduction targets Australias emissions reduction goals. The Authority has released an Issues Paper that outlines the Authoritys proposed approach to the Review, and identifies what it sees as the main issues. Main issues include: The accumulating body of science underpinning concerns about climate change The extent and nature of ongoing international arrangements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions How any global efforts to reduce emissions might be shared among nations The economic and social implications for Australia of different targets for reducing emissions. The Authority is required to report to the Federal Government by 28 February 2014. Its final report will include recommendations on a national emissions reduction target for 2020, and caps (that is, limits on emissions) for the first five years of trading under the carbon pricing mechanism. Submissions relevant to the various issues to be covered in the Authoritys Review should be lodged by 30 May 2013. To make a submission on the Caps and Targets Review, visit the Climate Change Authority website: <http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/climatechangeauthority.gov.au/f iles/files/caps/13-030-CATRIP.pdf> Ref: <http://ecogeneration.com.au/news/climate_change_authority_seeks_comment_on _review_of_emissions_targets/081154/> -- Cheers, Stephen Message sent using MelbPC WebMail Server
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