The UAE has increased the target set to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
As part of the decision made at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, where a target of 23.5% was set, the aim now is to reduce carbon emissions by 31%.
To reach the goal, the five sectors targeted are the electricity sector, which is expected to be the highest contributor to reaching the target at 66.4%, followed by the industrial sector at 16.6%, transport at 9.7%, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) at 5.3% and waste at 2.1%.
Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “The UAE has a remarkable track record of climate efforts locally and globally. Owing to the futuristic vision of its wise leadership, the country raised its climate ambition in its first and second NDCs, submitted in 2015 and 2020 respectively. Today, we mark a new milestone in our voluntary commitment to environmental protection and climate action as we respond to the call of the Glasgow Climate Pact in our enhanced GHG emission reduction target.”