Carbon Neutrality Coalition
| Formation | 12 December 2017[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | International environmental organization |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | www |
| Website | www |
The Carbon Neutrality Coalition (CNC) is a group of countries, cities and organisations who have committed to take concrete and ambitious action to achieve the aims of the Paris Agreement.[2][4][5]
History
The CNC was founded in 2017 by 16 countries and 32 cities.[1] In December, New Zealand Climate Change Minister James Shaw said:[6]
“The Coalition is a perfect fit with our goal of becoming a net zero emission economy by 2050”
In September 2018 the Coalition held its first meeting at the UN General Assembly[4] and 4 new countries joined: the UK; Canada; Denmark and Spain.[3][7][5][8]
Benefits
The coalition aims to achieve benefits in 3 key areas:[4]
- Socioeconomic benefits
- Climate-resilient economies
- Accelerating global climate action
Plan of Action
Coalition members agree to
- Develop and share their de-carbonisation strategies, experiences, data and tools before 2020[2]
- Promote increased ambition from all countries globally on reducing emissions[2]
References
- ^ a b "One Planet Summit: Transformational Commitments". 2017-12-14. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Carbon Neutrality Coalition for net-zero emissions expands to 19 countries". 2018-09-28. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ a b "19 countries team up to go carbon neutral". 2018-09-28. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ a b c "Carbon Neutrality Coalition Convenes Inaugural Meeting, Welcomes New Members". Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Policy & regulation UK joins worldwide coalition for 'net zero' emissions target". Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Clear message on clean energy at OnePlanet Summit". Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Net Zero: UK joins global 'carbon neutral' drive". 2018-09-27. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Pedro Sánchez announces that Spain will sign up to the carbon neutrality coalition as expression of its commitment in fight against climate change". Retrieved 24 November 2018.