CONTRIBUTION OF THE GLOBAL AVIATION SECTOR TO ACHIEVING PARIS AGREEMENT CLIMATE OBJECTIVES

The aviation sector is a top-ten global emitter that could emit 56 GtCO2 between 2016 and 2050, representing one-quarter of the remaining carbon budget. While CO2 emissions account for 2.1% of the global share, the inclusion of non-CO2 effects increases aviation's contribution to global warming to an estimated 4.9%. The document asserts that current government policy measures are "woefully insufficient" and calls for bold government action to establish long-term decarbonization pathways. A proposed roadmap includes deploying near-term technology, investing in breakthrough clean aviation technologies, strengthening the ICAO CO2 standard, revisiting subsidies, and supporting modal shifts through new mobility solutions.

• The aviation sector is a major global emitter with projected emissions of 56 GtCO2 from 2016 to 2050, which would consume one-quarter of the remaining carbon budget.
• Aviation's total impact on global warming is significantly higher than its CO2 emissions alone, rising from a 2.1% global share for CO2 to an estimated 4.9% when non-CO2 effects are included.
• Existing government policies are inadequate for deep decarbonization, necessitating a comprehensive roadmap that includes technological solutions, ICAO standard strengthening, subsidy reviews, and modal shifts.

APA

Carbon Market Watch (2018). CONTRIBUTION OF THE GLOBAL AVIATION SECTOR TO ACHIEVING PARIS AGREEMENT CLIMATE OBJECTIVES. https://carbonmarketwatch.org/publications/climate-action-network-and-international-coalition-for-sustainable-aviation-joint-input-to-the-talanoa-dialogue/

Chicago

Carbon Market Watch. CONTRIBUTION OF THE GLOBAL AVIATION SECTOR TO ACHIEVING PARIS AGREEMENT CLIMATE OBJECTIVES. 2018. https://carbonmarketwatch.org/publications/climate-action-network-and-international-coalition-for-sustainable-aviation-joint-input-to-the-talanoa-dialogue/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{carbonmarketwatch2018contribution, author = {{Carbon Market Watch}}, title = {{CONTRIBUTION OF THE GLOBAL AVIATION SECTOR TO ACHIEVING PARIS AGREEMENT CLIMATE OBJECTIVES}}, publisher = {Carbon Market Watch}, year = {2018}, month = apr, url = {https://carbonmarketwatch.org/publications/climate-action-network-and-international-coalition-for-sustainable-aviation-joint-input-to-the-talanoa-dialogue/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }