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UK’s Updated 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution
22 September 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the UK's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted under the Glasgow Climate Pact to align with the Paris Agreement temperature goal.
Action Requested
The UK has strengthened its NDC by updating the accompanying information to enhance clarity and transparency, detailing how it will meet its emissions reduction targets by 2030. The updated NDC will be submitted to the UNFCCC by September 23, 2022.
Key Facts
- The UK aims to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions by at least 68% by 2030 on 1990 levels.
- The updates include clarifying alignment with the Paris Agreement temperature goal and explaining how the UK will deliver the NDC.
- Progress has been made in expanding the territorial scope of the NDC to include UK’s Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.
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