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Country: United Kingdom
Document: Updated NDC

Ahead of COP26, the UK intends to publish a comprehensive Net Zero Strategy, setting out the government’s vision for transitioning to a net zero economy by 2050, making the most of new growth and employment opportunities across the UK. The Net Zero Strategy will constitute the UK’s revised Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to the UNFCCC. The UK also intends to publish ambitious individual plans across key sectors of the economy, including an Energy White Paper, Transport Decarbonisation Plan, England Peat Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy ahead of COP26. The UK is dedicated to promoting equality and inclusion, including women’s empowerment and gender equality. Public authorities must fulfil responsibilities set out under the UK’s Equality Act (2010),17 which covers a range of protected characteristics.

Question: Is carbon neutrality envisioned?
Answer: Ahead of COP26, the UK intends to publish a comprehensive Net Zero Strategy, setting out the government’s vision for transitioning to a net zero economy by 2050, making the most of new growth and employment opportunities across the UK. The Net Zero Strategy will constitute the UK’s revised Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to the UNFCCC.
Country: United States of America
Document: LTS

The time is now for decisive action, and the United States is boldly tackling the climate challenge. In 2021, we rejoined the Paris Agreement, set an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% in 2030, launched the Global Methane Pledge, and have undertaken additional concrete actions to advance climate action domestically and internationally. These investments are critical to immediately accelerate our emissions reductions. This 2021 Long-Term Strategy represents the next step: it lays out how the United States can reach its ultimate goal of net-zero emissions no later than 2050. Achieving net-zero emissions is how we—and our fellow nations around the globe—will keep a 1.5°C limit on global temperature rise within reach and prevent unacceptable climate change impacts and risks.

Question: Is carbon neutrality envisioned?
Answer: This 2021 Long-Term Strategy represents the next step: it lays out how the United States can reach its ultimate goal of net-zero emissions no later than 2050.
Country: Brazil
Document: Updated NDC

FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL Paris Agreement NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC) The government of the Federative Republic of Brazil is pleased to communicate to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), updated in the context of the Glasgow Climate Pact, which was adopted by the Parties to the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement during the 26th Conference of the Parties. Through this communication, Brazil confirms its commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 by 37%, compared with 2005. Additionally, Brazil commits to reduce its emissions in 2030 by 50%, compared with 2005. Brazil´s commitments also include a long-term objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Question: Is carbon neutrality envisioned?
Answer: Brazil´s commitments also include a long-term objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Country: Brazil
Document: Updated NDC

Brazil´s commitments also include a long-term objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Brazil’s updated NDC is broad in scope and includes a consideration of means of implementation and the implementation of mitigation and adaptation actions in all economic sectors. This contribution is communicated under the assumption that the implementation of the Paris Agreement fully respects the principles and provisions of the UNFCCC, in particular the principle of common, but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. As a developing country, Brazil´s historical contribution to the global problem of climate change has been small.

Question: Is carbon neutrality envisioned?
Answer: Brazil´s commitments also include a long-term objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Country: Andorra
Document: Updated NDC

en relación a las emisiones no absorbidas del escenario BAU, propuesto en el Primer BUR de Andorra al CMNUCC (diciembre 2014). Este compromiso se incrementó con la primera actualización de la NDC en 2020, concretamente con un objetivo a largo plazo de neutralidad en carbono para el año 2050. La actualización que ahora se presenta responde al Pacto por el Clima de Glasgow anteriormente comentado, y refuerza el compromiso a medio plazo para asegurar conseguir la neutralidad en el 2050.

Question: Is carbon neutrality envisioned?
Answer: La actualización que ahora se presenta responde al Pacto por el Clima de Glasgow anteriormente comentado, y refuerza el compromiso a medio plazo para asegurar conseguir la neutralidad en el 2050.
Country: Andorra
Document: Updated NDC

La actualización que ahora se presenta responde al Pacto por el Clima de Glasgow anteriormente comentado, y refuerza el compromiso a medio plazo para asegurar conseguir la neutralidad en el 2050. Tipo de compromiso: visión a mediano y a largo plazo Se refuerza a mediano plazo para el 2030, la reducción cuantificada en un valor absoluto relativo a las emisiones no absorbidas respecto el escenario Business as usual definido en el Primer informe bianual de actualización de Andorra a la CMNUCC (2014), pasando del objetivo previamente asumido de una reducción del 37% a una reducción del 55% para el 2030 respecto un escenario inmovilista (BAU).Se mantiene y refuerza así el compromiso ya adquirido en la primera actualización de la NDC a largo plazo para el 2050, buscando la neutralidad en carbono, es decir el equilibrio entre las emisiones y las absorciones para el año 2050.

Question: Is carbon neutrality envisioned?
Answer: La actualización que ahora se presenta responde al Pacto por el Clima de Glasgow anteriormente comentado, y refuerza el compromiso a medio plazo para asegurar conseguir la neutralidad en el 2050.
Country: Andorra
Document: LTS

The commitments currently made at a global level in the field of mitigation propose a future scenario very different from the objective defined by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), namely preventing any rise in temperature beyond 2ºC (compared to pre-industrial levels) by the end of the 21st century. However, the scientific community has emphasised the importance of taking the action required to prevent any rise in global warming beyond 1.5ºC with respect to pre-industrial levels and the international call to overcome this challenge is increasingly intense. Andorra therefore supports the implementation of the actions envisaged in the Paris Agreement entailing a reduction in domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions until carbon neutrality is achieved5.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Andorra therefore supports the implementation of the actions envisaged in the Paris Agreement entailing a reduction in domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions until carbon neutrality is achieved
Country: Andorra
Document: LTS

Andorra therefore supports the implementation of the actions envisaged in the Paris Agreement entailing a reduction in domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions until carbon neutrality is achieved5. In addition, in domestic terms, reducing emissions will lead to an improvement in the quality of the environment, with benefits for human health and a positive impact on the prevention of the potential natural risks associated with climate change. In both cases the goal is to ensure better quality of life for present and future generations. At the same time, the energy transition must allow the creation of a new ecosystem that promotes high added value activities, thus improving the diversification of our economy.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Andorra therefore supports the implementation of the actions envisaged in the Paris Agreement entailing a reduction in domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions until carbon neutrality is achieved
Country: Australia
Document: Updated NDC

By this submission, Australia communicates its updated and enhanced first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.  Australia adopts a target of net zero emissions by 2050. This is an economy-wide target, covering all sectors and gases included in Australia’s national inventory.  In order to achieve net zero by 2050, Australia commits to seven low emissions technology stretch goals - ambitious but realistic goals to bring priority low emissions technologies to economic parity with existing mature technologies.  Australia reaffirms its ambitious economy-wide target to reduce greenhouse emissions to by 26 - 28% below 2005 levels by 2030, and will exceed it by up to 9 percentage points.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Australia adopts a target of net zero emissions by 2050. This is an economy-wide target, covering all sectors and gases included in Australia’s national inventory.
Country: Australia
Document: Updated NDC

By this submission, Australia communicates its updated and enhanced first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.  Australia adopts a target of net zero emissions by 2050. This is an economy-wide target, covering all sectors and gases included in Australia’s national inventory.  In order to achieve net zero by 2050, Australia commits to seven low emissions technology stretch goals - ambitious but realistic goals to bring priority low emissions technologies to economic parity with existing mature technologies.  Australia reaffirms its ambitious economy-wide target to reduce greenhouse emissions to by 26 - 28% below 2005 levels by 2030, and will exceed it by up to 9 percentage points.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Australia reaffirms its ambitious economy-wide target to reduce greenhouse emissions to by 26 - 28% below 2005 levels by 2030, and will exceed it by up to 9 percentage points.
Country: Australia
Document: Updated NDC

 Australia reaffirms its ambitious economy-wide target to reduce greenhouse emissions to by 26 - 28% below 2005 levels by 2030, and will exceed it by up to 9 percentage points. Australia’s emissions projections 2021 demonstrate that we are on track to reduce emissions by up to 35% below 2005 levels by 2030.1 The details of Australia’s 2030 and 2050 targets and low emissions stretch goals are set out in Tables 1–3, along with the information for clarity, transparency and understanding in accordance with decision 4/CMA.1 (see Table 4). Emissions reduction targets must go hand-in-hand with real outcomes. Australia has a strong track record of setting emissions reduction targets that are both ambitious and achievable, and of holding ourselves accountable for exceeding them.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Australia reaffirms its ambitious economy-wide target to reduce greenhouse emissions to by 26 - 28% below 2005 levels by 2030, and will exceed it by up to 9 percentage points.
Country: Australia
Document: Updated NDC

Australia’s adaptation action is built on partnerships. Australia will continue to make strong contributions to global climate science and sharing our expertise, experiences and skills across the globe toward stronger adaptation and resilience outcomes.AUSTRALIA’S NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION – COMMUNICATION 2021 Tables 1–3: Australia’s Nationally Determined Contribution 1.1 Quantifiable information on reference point Target 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, implemented as an emissions budget covering the period 2021–2030 Net zero emissions by 2050 1.1.1 Reference year or other starting point Emissions budget for the period 2021–2030 Australia’s net emissions in the most recently available year, published in the annual National Inventory Report.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, implemented as an emissions budget covering the period 2021–2030
Country: Australia
Document: Updated NDC

Australia will continue to make strong contributions to global climate science and sharing our expertise, experiences and skills across the globe toward stronger adaptation and resilience outcomes.AUSTRALIA’S NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION – COMMUNICATION 2021 Tables 1–3: Australia’s Nationally Determined Contribution 1.1 Quantifiable information on reference point Target 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, implemented as an emissions budget covering the period 2021–2030 Net zero emissions by 2050 1.1.1 Reference year or other starting point Emissions budget for the period 2021–2030 Australia’s net emissions in the most recently available year, published in the annual National Inventory Report. 1.1.2 Quantifiable information on the reference indicators The indicative value of the emissions budget is -e, corresponding to the 28% target, as published in Australia’s emissions projections 2021.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, implemented as an emissions budget covering the period 2021–2030
Country: Austria
Document: LTS

81 6.1.1 Energy and greenhouse gas scenarios 81 6.1.2 More detailed description of selected pathways 83 6.1.3 Wood value chain scenario . 89 6.2 Online consultation for a long-term climate strategy for a climate-neutral Austria in 6.3 Storylines for individual fields of action . 122 Tables . 125 Figures . 126 Abbreviations 127THE VISION – A climate-neutral Austria in 2050 A comprehensive long-term strategy needs a clear vision. The future will be what we make of it, not a given state. A long-term path requires an appealing and inspiring long-term vision. Austria has set the goal of being climate-neutral by no later than 2050 – this is our vision.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Austria has set the goal of being climate-neutral by no later than 2050 – this is our vision
Country: Austria
Document: LTS

Austria has set the goal of being climate-neutral by no later than 2050 – this is our vision. A strategy that includes a comprehensive transformation of both our energy supply and our consumption patterns and that includes an adapted but competitive economic system goes far beyond of merely reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It must contain all three pillars of sustainability –economic, social, and environmental aspects – as this is the only way to achieve committing to far-reaching changes by the population. Resource saving, sustainable and innovative technologies and the circular economy are key elements to achieve the goal. The development of this vision, the design of the strategy, the definition, the implementation and review of concrete measures is a core task of politicians and public administration.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Austria has set the goal of being climate-neutral by no later than 2050 – this is our vision
Country: Belize
Document: Updated NDC

All analyses for the FOLU sector was carried out within this database. For actions in the energy sector, baseline emissions are estimated in line with the Baseline Energy Scenario (BES) in IRENA’s ReMAP modelling framework, which is representative of policies announced up to 2015. b. Quantifiable information on the reference indicators, their values in the reference year(s), base year(s), reference period(s) or other starting point(s), and, as applicable, in the target year c. For strategies, plans and actions referred to in Article 4, paragraph 6, of the Paris Agreement, or polices and measures as components of nationally determined contributions where paragraph 1(b) above is not applicable, Parties to provide other relevant information Policies, strategies and plans in place as of December 2020 were considered in the targets and actions included in the updated NDC d. Target relative to the reference indicator, expressed numerically, for example in percentage or amount of reduction The mitigation actions included in the updated NDC are estimated to result in over 5.6 MTCO2e in cumulative avoided emissions by 2030, and a reduction of 1.0 MTCO2e in annual emissions by 2030 (not including additional deforestation targets) e. Information on sources of data used in quantifying the reference point(s) The emission impacts are calculated based on 1) the 2019 multi-sector GHG inventory prepared by the National Climate Change Office, 2) the 2015 Forest Reference Level, 3) 2020 calculations from the FAO’s EX-ACT estimation tool and IRENA’s ReMAP model for agricultural, transport and energy sectors, and 4) 2021 calculations from the FOLU GHG inventory database developed by CfRN in conjunction with the FOLU roundtable for land-use and land-use change and forestry sector.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: The mitigation actions included in the updated NDC are estimated to result in over 5.6 MTCO2e in cumulative avoided emissions by 2030, and a reduction of 1.0 MTCO2e in annual emissions by 2030 (not including additional deforestation targets)
Country: Belize
Document: Updated NDC

For actions in the energy sector, baseline emissions are estimated in line with the Baseline Energy Scenario (BES) in IRENA’s ReMAP modelling framework, which is representative of policies announced up to 2015. b. Quantifiable information on the reference indicators, their values in the reference year(s), base year(s), reference period(s) or other starting point(s), and, as applicable, in the target year c. For strategies, plans and actions referred to in Article 4, paragraph 6, of the Paris Agreement, or polices and measures as components of nationally determined contributions where paragraph 1(b) above is not applicable, Parties to provide other relevant information Policies, strategies and plans in place as of December 2020 were considered in the targets and actions included in the updated NDC d. Target relative to the reference indicator, expressed numerically, for example in percentage or amount of reduction The mitigation actions included in the updated NDC are estimated to result in over 5.6 MTCO2e in cumulative avoided emissions by 2030, and a reduction of 1.0 MTCO2e in annual emissions by 2030 (not including additional deforestation targets) e. Information on sources of data used in quantifying the reference point(s) The emission impacts are calculated based on 1) the 2019 multi-sector GHG inventory prepared by the National Climate Change Office, 2) the 2015 Forest Reference Level, 3) 2020 calculations from the FAO’s EX-ACT estimation tool and IRENA’s ReMAP model for agricultural, transport and energy sectors, and 4) 2021 calculations from the FOLU GHG inventory database developed by CfRN in conjunction with the FOLU roundtable for land-use and land-use change and forestry sector. f. Information on the circumstances under which the Party may update the values of the reference indicators Updates may reflect feedback from stakeholders provided during the validation of this document, as well as additional targets included in the long-term Low Emissions Development Strategy, which is currently being developed 2.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: The mitigation actions included in the updated NDC are estimated to result in over 5.6 MTCO2e in cumulative avoided emissions by 2030, and a reduction of 1.0 MTCO2e in annual emissions by 2030 (not including additional deforestation targets)
Country: Bhutan
Document: 2nd NDC

With regards to mitigation action, Bhutan has been relatively successful in developing strategies and plans in key sectors but faces challenges in raising adequate support for implementation of the LEDS, NAMAs and other mitigation programs. 3. Summary of NDC (mitigation component) In presenting the second NDC, Bhutan maintains the commitment to remain carbon-neutral where emission of greenhouse gases will not exceed carbon sequestration by our forests and sinks as first pledged in 2009 and reaffirmed in the first NDC. At the same time, Bhutan calls on the international community to continue and enhance the support for Bhutan’s efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Bhutan maintains the commitment to remain carbon-neutral where emission of greenhouse gases will not exceed carbon sequestration by our forests and sinks as first pledged in 2009
Country: Chile
Document: LTS

Visión de largo plazo de Chile: Transición al desarrollo sustentable e inclusivo a más tardar al 2050 La ECLP será el instrumento orientador de la política climática para ali- nearla con la visión y meta de largo plazo definida para Chile y propuesta en el Proyecto de Ley Marco de Cambio Climático, que establece donde se debe llegar hacia mediados de siglo para ser coherentes con los esfuerzos mundiales de evitar el aumento de temperatura global tal como establece el Acuerdo de Paris. Chile se ha comprometido a alcanzar la neutralidad de emisiones de GEI y aumentar su resiliencia a más tardar al 2050, lo que requiere de un esfuerzo de coordinación y sinergia sin precedente en materia de política am- biental en el país.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Chile se ha comprometido a alcanzar la neutralidad de emisiones de GEI y aumentar su resiliencia a más tardar al 2050
Country: Chile
Document: LTS

Chile se ha comprometido a alcanzar la neutralidad de emisiones de GEI y aumentar su resiliencia a más tardar al 2050, lo que requiere de un esfuerzo de coordinación y sinergia sin precedente en materia de política am- biental en el país. Esta estrategia, junto con la NDC, corresponden a los instrumentos de ges- tión del cambio climático de mayor jerarquía a nivel nacional, estableciendo objetivos, metas y lineamientos de mediano y largo plazo en materia de cambio climático a nivel nacional, sectorial y subnacional.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: Chile se ha comprometido a alcanzar la neutralidad de emisiones de GEI y aumentar su resiliencia a más tardar al 2050
Country: China
Document: Updated NDC

Moreover, China proposed 15 categories of policies and measures for enhanced actions on climate change. Since then, China has made significant progress in fulfilling its commitments in an active and pragmatic manner. China’s updated NDC goals are as follows: aims to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060; to lower CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by over 65% from the 2005 level, to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 25%, to increase the forest stock volume by 6 billion cubic meters from the 2005 level, and to bring its total installed capacity of wind and solar power to over 1.2 billion kilowatts by 2030.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: aims to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060; to lower CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by over 65% from the 2005 level,
Country: China
Document: Updated NDC

China’s updated NDC goals are as follows: aims to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060; to lower CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by over 65% from the 2005 level, to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 25%, to increase the forest stock volume by 6 billion cubic meters from the 2005 level, and to bring its total installed capacity of wind and solar power to over 1.2 billion kilowatts by 2030. (III) Challenges Faced by China in Attaining the New Goals China is confronted with enormous challenges and difficulties in its NDCs, which calls for great efforts.

Question: Are there economy-wide unconditional targets?
Answer: aims to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060; to lower CO2 emissions per unit of GDP by over 65% from the 2005 level,