House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The UK’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Information to facilitate Clarity, Transparency and Understanding (ICTU)
30 January 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Ed Miliband Lab Doncaster North
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At a glance
Key points
- The UK has submitted its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target to the UNFCCC.
- The UK aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.
- The government will provide a cross-economy plan for achieving climate targets in the future.
Issue summary
Ed Miliband discusses the UK's submission of its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target for climate action under the Paris Agreement.
Action requested
The UK has submitted its ICTU to the UNFCCC, outlining its ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. The government will deliver a cross-economy plan for climate targets in due course.
Key facts
- NDC target is to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% by 2035, excluding international aviation and shipping.
- UK's previous NDC was to reduce emissions by at least 68% by 2030.
- The ICTU submitted to the UNFCCC outlines the scope, timing, sectors covered by the target.
- The target is aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5 °C and informed by Carbon Budget 6 (2033-37).
- NDC submission deadline is February 2025 for COP30 in Brazil.
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