The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emissions is a wake-up call – as are continued warnings of an El Niño in 2020
The global lockdown is predicted to see annual carbon emissions reduce by 8%. This highlights what a huge challenge it will be to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030. Furthermore, there is a worry that emissions will increase at a faster rate than before as people shy away from public transport. This is why national economic post-COVID recovery plans need to include investment into the faster transition into a low carbon society – investment in renewable energy, clean tech, battery technology, cleaner industry and improvements in home energy efficiency.
