Overview
- Berlin-based Climate Analytics recommends a net reduction of about 81% below 2005 levels by 2035, which it says aligns with limiting warming to 1.5C.
- The think tank also proposes lifting the 2030 target from 43% to 72%, describing the higher pathway as technologically and economically feasible.
- Former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres is urging at least a 75% cut by 2035, framing it as an economic opportunity and a boost to Australia’s COP31 hosting bid.
- Climate Analytics calls for greater transparency and less reliance on land-sector sequestration, noting net emissions fell 29% since 2005 while gross emissions slipped only 2%.
- The Climate Change Authority has flagged a 65%–75% range, cabinet has not yet received its formal advice, and the government is expected to set the target before late September.