NewsBite

Opinion

Tony Wood

Why 2030 targets are in trouble and Australia may fall short

In hindsight, the scale and pace of the task were underestimated by federal and state governments.

Tony WoodEnergy expert

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

The federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction target is under serious threat. Yet, progress is being made – now is not the time for turning.

Under the international Paris Agreement, Australia has committed to reduce its emissions to 43 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Australian governments take such commitments and their achievement very seriously.

Loading...
Tony Wood is head of the energy program at the Grattan Institute.

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

Read More

Latest In Energy & climate

Fetching latest articles

Most Viewed In Policy

    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/why-2030-targets-are-in-trouble-and-australia-may-fall-short-20240604-p5jj12