Island one of 195 countries bound to treaty to reduce emissions
The Paris Agreement on climate change has been formally extended to the Isle of Man.
The legally binding treaty has been agreed by 195 countries to limit the global temperature increase to well below 2 degrees C, above pre-industrial levels, and limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees.
Government says it means the Isle of Man’s climate action will contribute to the UK’s commitment to reduce its emissions by at least 68% on 1990 levels, by 2030.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan says: 'It is a hugely significant milestone that will see the Isle of Man stand shoulder to shoulder with nearly 200 countries on the serious matter of climate change.'
'The formal ratification by the UK clearly demonstrates how seriously the Isle of Man takes its obligations on climate change and I would like to thank the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Graham Stuart, and the UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly for recognising this and affirming and supporting our request.'
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