Switzerland first to submit climate plan to UN treaty

On February 28, 2015 Switzerland became the first country to submit its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (UNFCCC) Swiss government committed that they will reduce 50% of their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and 30% of the cuts will be achieved within the country. Currently, Switzerland is responsible for only 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emission. The government is aiming to reduce 70-85% of greenhouse gas emission by 2050 as well. It was interesting to hear this news, as we just discussed the dilemma of "tragedy of the commons" in the class. However, since air pollution will spread from one place to another, it is unlikely to personalize it. In order to reduce the emission of greenhouse gas equally in the world, we have to regulate the developed countries to do so. As all of the major economies have been asked to submit their INDC by October 1, I am looking forward to hear other countries' proposal. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/27/switzerland-becomes-first-country-to-submit-paris-climate-deal-pledge
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