Climate Change Response (2050 Target and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
This Bill amends the Climate Change Response Act 2002. It changes the 2050 target for reducing biogenic methane emissions from a 24% to 47% reduction to a 14% to 24% reduction from 2017 levels. The Bill also requires a review of this methane target in 2040 to assess its relevance and recommend a future target. It introduces a requirement for the Climate Change Commission and the Minister of Climate Change to consider the implications for domestic food production when advising on and setting emissions budgets. The deadline for setting the fourth emissions budget (for 2036-2040) is extended by 24 months to 31 December 2027. Additionally, the Bill removes the requirement for New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) unit settings and price control regulations to align with New Zealand's nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement.
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The Bill changes the specific target for reducing biogenic methane emissions by 2050 and sets a new review date for this target. It also adjusts the requirements for setting emissions budgets and the NZ ETS.
amending the 2050 methane target to a 14% to 24% reduction from 2017 levels
legislating an additional review of the methane target in 2040, which must assess the target’s relevance and recommend a target for biogenic methane emissions in 2050
extending the date in the Act by which the fourth emissions budget (for the period 2036 to 2040) must be set by 24 months, to 31 December 2027
removing the requirement that New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) unit settings and price control regulations must accord with New Zealand’s nationally determined contributions.
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