VATICAN CITY STATE’S NATIONAL DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION

Summary

The Vatican City State acknowledges the urgent challenge of protecting 'our common home' from climate change and its multi-faceted impacts, especially on the most vulnerable, calling for a new dialogue and sustainable development. It commits to achieving net-zero emissions before 2050, with an interim target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 2011 levels by 2030. This is pursued through intensified environmental management, rational resource use, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, reforestation, circular economy in waste management, and the promotion of integral ecology education. This National Determined Contribution outlines ongoing commitments and planned efforts as the state moves towards its targets.

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