What we did
In order to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius and fulfill the goals of the Paris Agreement, emissions must reduce significantly by 2030 and 2050. Local governments often set emission reduction goals to guide their mitigation efforts and support the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The Science-Based Targets (SBTs) initiative provides a framework for communities to set their “SBT,” or emission reduction target guided by the science of the IPCC. ICLEI USA assists members in identifying their Science-Based Targets (SBTs) to ensure US local actors are acting with the ambition necessary to achieve Paris Agreement goals. This support also allows members to engage in global initiatives, specifically Race to Zero, which list SBTs as a requirement.
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