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Australia urged to up emissions target, improve Safeguard Mechanism

Published 11:04 on March 17, 2025  /  Last updated at 11:04 on March 17, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia

Australia will need to update its Nationally Determined Contribution and set an emissions reduction target above 60% while also better managing the Safeguard Mechanism if it hopes to reach net zero by 2050, according to a Melbourne-based think tank.
Australia will need to update its Nationally Determined Contribution and set an emissions reduction target above 60% while also better managing the Safeguard Mechanism if it hopes to reach net zero by 2050, according to a Melbourne-based think tank.


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