The UK has pledged an 81 per cent cut to emissions by 2035, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.

The goal, unveiled by the Prime Minister at Cop29 in Azerbaijan, is in line with the recommendation of the Climate Change Committee.

This target is based on reducing emissions compared with 1990 levels and forms the UK’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) – a commitment that countries make to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change.

The UK has pledged an 81 per cent cut to emissions by 2035, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.The goal, unveiled by the Prime Minister at Cop29 in Azerbaijan, is in line with the recommendation of the Climate Change Committee.This target is based on reducing emissions compared with 1990 levels and form...{ai:summary}<p>The UK aims for an 81% reduction in emissions by 2035, as confirmed by Sir Keir Starmer. This target aligns with the Climate Change Committee's recommendations and is based on 1990 emission levels, forming part of the UK’s Nationally Determined Contribution to combat climate change. #politics</p>

Keir Starmer pledges 81% cut to UK emissions by 2035 at Cop29 - WATCH

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