Govt welcomes adoption of aviation emissions agreement
Govt welcomes adoption of aviation emissions agreement
Transport Minister Simon Bridges has confirmed
New Zealand will voluntarily join an international agreement
addressing emissions from air travel when it comes into
effect in 2021.
“New Zealand is one of 64 States,
representing more than 83.8 per cent of international
aviation activity, that intend to voluntarily participate in
the global measure from its outset,” Mr Bridges says.
The voluntary global measure has been adopted by members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which is responsible for the regulation of international aviation, including measures for emissions reduction in the sector.
“International aviation is not included in the recent Paris Agreement, which is why New Zealand will join the voluntary global measure. Our participation reflects our strong commitment to playing our part in the global response to climate change.
“It joins the
Government’s support for the Paris Agreement, which we
have ratified this week, measures to increase electric
vehicle uptake, and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
– the world’s first major ETS to affect airlines.”