Net Zero 2050

The Paris Agreement became legally binding the following year and has been signed by 192 countries plus the European Union so far. It states that climate change will be limited to no more than 2 degrees Celsius and preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius on pre-industrial levels. Read more about the Paris Agreement on the UN website (opens new window).

Why is this important? Well, scientists agree that if average global temperatures exceed a 2 degrees Celsius rise then this will make life on Earth very difficult for the majority of species of plants and animals, including humans. 

Swansea Council takes this target very seriously. We know we need to lead by example and have been working hard to meet our own internal target of net zero emissions by 2030. We, in Swansea have a long way to go to reach net zero 2050 and we can only do it if we work together.