Western Cape

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Target year
2050
Alignment with target-setting standards
UNFCCC Race to Zero
Target Status
Formally Adopted
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Interim Targets

zero organic waste to landfill 25% of new vehicle sales to be zero emissions vehicles freight moved by rail no new internal combustion engine public transport vehicles 50% reduction in methane emissions no new light-duty internal combustion engine vehicles for public fleets cape town and 4 other municipalities with microgrid accommodation capacity all new government buildings to be net zero carbon offset scheme established all wastewater treatment works properly maintained and optimally functional 30% of land and sea areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and its contributions to people, are conserved loss of endangered habitats stopped 50% reduction in poverty no hungry households improved representation of women in climate change decision making by 20%, with the ultimate goal being equal representation sector strategies for health, transport, agriculture & economic development systems in place to determine gendered climate impacts 60% of agricultural land farmed with conservation or regenerative agricultural techniques
by
2020
Description of Interim Target

% reductions committed to
Interim Target
zero organic waste to landfill 25% of new vehicle sales to be zero emissions vehicles freight moved by rail no new internal combustion engine public transport vehicles 50% reduction in methane emissions no new light-duty internal combustion engine vehicles for public fleets cape town and 4 other municipalities with microgrid accommodation capacity all new government buildings to be net zero carbon offset scheme established all wastewater treatment works properly maintained and optimally functional 30% of land and sea areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and its contributions to people, are conserved loss of endangered habitats stopped 50% reduction in poverty no hungry households improved representation of women in climate change decision making by 20%, with the ultimate goal being equal representation sector strategies for health, transport, agriculture & economic development systems in place to determine gendered climate impacts 60% of agricultural land farmed with conservation or regenerative agricultural techniques
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