West Africa: Liberia Unveils Emissions Reduction Plan – Targets 44 Percent Cut By 2030

Summary:

• Liberia commits to cutting emissions by 44 percent by 2030 – tripling previous target – with ambitious plans including 2,000 electric vehicles and dramatic increase in renewable energy
• Implementation requires $2.5-3bn in funding – far exceeding the country’s domestic capacity, with only 10 percent of targets achievable without international support, according to plan
• Previous climate commitments achieved limited results due to insufficient funding but expert says targets are achievable…