China needs 'ambitious' climate goals to meet commitments: report

Beijing (AFP) Oct 3, 2024
China should set a "strong but achievable" target of slashing emissions at least 30 percent by 2035 when it submits updated climate commitments in coming months, a report urged Thursday. Signatories to the 2015 Paris climate accord must announce by next February their updated roadmaps to achieve the treaty's goal of limiting global temperature rises. China currently aims to peak carbon d