Arctic Council

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The Ministers of the eight Arctic Council Member States as well as the Permanent Participant Heads of Delegation. Photo credit: Arctic Council Secretariat / Linnea Nordström

Nominee:

Arctic Council

Initiative:

Adopting the first collective goal to reduce black carbon emissions

Region:

Europe, North America
Pollutants targeted: Black carbon and co-pollutants

 

About

In May 2017 the Arctic Council set targets to limit black carbon emissions to between 25% to 33% below 2013 levels by 2030. The Arctic Council Goal on black carbon is the first of its kind, is based on sound science and emission inventories, and is a goal-setting solution that can be implemented at a global scale. The Arctic Council’s recommendations are readily available and can be adapted and implemented in any country, to produce significant emissions reductions.   

Website:

www.arctic-council.org