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Switzerland misses 2020 GHG target despite pandemic, relies on offsets for UN goal

Published 15:47 on April 11, 2022  /  Last updated at 17:16 on April 11, 2022  / /  Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, Switzerland

A coronavirus-induced drop in output wasn't enough to ensure Switzerland met its 2020 emission reduction target, according to the Federal Office for Environment, adding that the country will meet its international climate obligations once its offset purchases are taken into account.
A coronavirus-induced drop in output wasn't enough to ensure Switzerland met its 2020 emission reduction target, according to the Federal Office for Environment, adding that the country will meet its international climate obligations once its offset purchases are taken into account.


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