13 August 2015
Australia Submits INDC
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The UNFCCC Secretariat has reported that Australia is the 54th Party to formally submit its intended nationally determined contribution (INDC), which sets out a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target of 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030.

The Party intends to implement the higher range of the target if circumstances allow, considering such factors as the costs of technology.

Australian Flag11 August 2015: The UNFCCC Secretariat has reported that Australia is the 54th Party to formally submit its intended nationally determined contribution (INDC), which sets out a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target of 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030. The Party intends to implement the higher range of the target if circumstances allow, considering such factors as the costs of technology.

The INDC is economy-wide and covers the following gases: carbon dioxide (CO2); methane (CH4); nitrous oxide (N2O); hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs); perfluorocarbons (PFCs); sulphur hexafluoride (SF6); and nitrogen trifluoride (NF3). The targeted sectors are energy, industrial processes and product use, agriculture, land-use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), and waste.

Australia explains that it will continue using its Emissions Reduction Fund to support Australian businesses in reducing emissions and improving productivity. In addition, the Government plans to put in place a National Energy Productivity Plan with a target of improving productivity 40% between 2015 and 2030. The Party also relates that a process will begin in 2017-2018 to determine additional post-2020 emissions reduction policies.

On adaptation, Australia indicates that it will develop a National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy during 2015.

All Parties to the UNFCCC are expected to submit INDCs in advance of the Paris Climate Change Conference, which will take place in November-December 2015. Those submitted by 1 October 2015 will be included in a synthesis report on their aggregate effect by 1 November 2015. Parties are anticipated to agree on a global climate change agreement to take effect in 2020 at the Paris Climate Change Conference. [UNFCCC Press Release] [Australia’s INDC] [UNFCCC INDC Portal]


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