Daily Cuts - Singapore commits to new emissions targets, on track to reaching net zero by 2050

Singapore has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to between 45 million and 50 million tonnes (Mt) by 2035, down from around 60Mt in 2030. This new climate target for 2035 puts Singapore on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, with the planned decline in emissions on a linear trajectory. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a look at the setbacks that Singapore has encountered so far and the challenges ahead in achieving its climate goals with