G8 supports global approach for aviation emissions
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the G8 leaders’ support for a global sectoral approach in dealing with aviation’s emissions in the post-2012 period, on the way to a 50% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The G8 declaration noted two key points for aviation; firstly, the need for a coordinated approach by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to guide aviation’s contribution to meeting the target to reduce global emissions 50% by 2050. Secondly, the need to engage the private sector and trigger partnerships between government and business.
“Effectively addressing climate change is a top priority for the aviation sector. Aviation is a global industry and its emissions should be accounted for at the global level as a sector, not by state,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO.
The commercial aviation industry has agreed to three sequential targets: a 1.5% average annual improvement in fuel efficiency between now and 2020; carbon-neutral growth by 2020; and a 50% absolute reduction in aviations emissions by 2050 compared with 2005.
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