Austria

Climate Strategy

Executive

Strategy

Passed in 2002

The Climate Strategy develops a pathway to reach Austria's commitments under the Kyoto Protocol (a reduction in GHG emissions of 13% by 2012, based on 1990 levels). To meet Austria's obligations under the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol 2008-2012 the Strategy focuses on our key areas: energy, transport, and agriculture. There is also an evaluation of the economic consequences of these measures.

Climate targets in this law

2 targets

13% cut in GHG emissions by 2012 compared with a 1990 baseline

Economy-wide | Base year target | Target year: 2012 | Base year: 1990
80% renewable of total electricity production by 2010, then 85% by 2020

Energy | Fixed level target | Target year: 2020 | Base year: 2010, 2020