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New Zealand revises methane targets

13/10/2025
New Zealand revises methane targets

The government of New Zealand has revised down its targets for biogenic methane (for instance, cattle-derived) emissions by 2050 to 14% to 24% below 2017 levels.

It previously aimed for a 24% 47% reduction, including 10% reduction below 2017 biogenic methane emissions by 2030. 

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