These targets will bring Queensland more in line with the ambition of other states and closer to what climate science shows is the minimum that is necessary for Queensland to do our part to hold warming to 1.5 °C.3 1 Energy and Jobs Plan. [...] The latest IPCC report projections give cause for Queenslanders to be concerned for the safety of our children now and in future decades.4 Queensland’s current emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2050 are too low, too slow and risk Queensland’s people and nature.5 Queensland’s new renewable energy targets for 2032 and 2035 are welcome, but they do not commit Queensland to adequate climate act. [...] Queensland's current emissions reduction target of 30% below 2005 by 2030 levels is out of step with its ambition in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan and with the threat the climate emergency poses to our unique state. [...] While we call for these minimum emissions reduction targets as the baseline, it is vital that Queensland continues to look for opportunities to increase the pace of decarbonisation across the economy and in turn protect its international reputation as we head to a climate positive Olympics and Paralympics. [...] The World Heritage Committee is concerned about the health of the Great Barrier Reef and if more is not done, may inscribe the GreatBarrier Reef on the list of World Heritage in Danger.
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