Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent below the 2025 level by 2030. As of 2021, which is the latest data that has been analyzed, NWT has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent since 2005 with COVID, the pandemic and a slowdown of resource development activities being the main factor driving emissions down in recent years. Based on recent modeling, the GNWT is on track to achieve its target of reducing emissions by 30 percent below the 2005 level by 2030. Unfortunately, still emissions in the territories are largely driven by industry and transportation sectors. An anticipated reduction in mining activity in the late 2020s is one factor that will contribute to the realization of this target. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Shane Thompson on Question 1595-19(2): Climate Action
In the Legislative Assembly on September 29th, 2023. See this statement in context.
Question 1595-19(2): Climate Action
Oral Questions
September 29th, 2023
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