Singapore releases new emissions targets for 2035, on track to reaching net zero by 2050

Singapore’s new climate targets for 2035 were submitted to the UN on Feb 10. - ST/ANN

SINGAPORE: Singapore on Feb 10 committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to between 45 million and 50 million tonnes (Mt) by 2035, down from around 60Mt in 2030.

This new climate target for 2035 puts Singapore on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, with the planned decline in emissions on a linear trajectory.