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<\/p>\nNew Zealand\u2019s government welcomed a harsh assessment of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, saying it was willing to do more to achieve its targets.<\/p>\n
The Climate Change Commission said on Sunday that the country\u2019s government must move faster to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The independent body published a draft package of advice on the steps that New Zealand must make, recommending \u201ctransformational and lasting change\u201d including transition to electric vehicles, more renewable energy generation and climate-friendly farming practices.<\/p>\n
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Ardern said her government asked the commission to review its emissions reduction commitments and whether they still met the obligations made under the 2015 Paris Agreement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Commission confirmed they are not and have recommended they be strengthened,\u201d she said. \u201cOn that basis we will begin work to revise them this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Commission is calling for submissions on its draft recommendations before presenting final advice to the government in May.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe advice is ambitious but realistic and makes a clear case to government for taking immediate and decisive action on climate change,\u201d Chairman Rod Carr said in a statement. \u201cThe good news is that our analysis shows there are technically achievable, economically affordable and socially acceptable paths for New Zealand to take.\u201d<\/p>\n