Environment - Emissions
ACT will repeal the Emissions Trading Scheme and withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol Major investments in infrastructure will not depend on the anti-global warming hypothesis for their economic viability Reform the Resource Management Act and Local Government Act to be neutral on climate change and "sustainability" (often a code word for anti-global warming) Reform Transport legislation to make transport serve efficiency and mobility rather than "sustainability" unless a real issue of sustainability can be identified Ensure that government agencies and advisors acknowledge any conflicts of interest
Ensure that New Zealand supports the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol
Labour will phase in an all gases, all sectors emissions trading scheme This will create a price for carbon in the New Zealand economy which will, over time, enable us to meet our international obligation At risk industries will be assisted to adapt and change while specific measures will be taken to assist consumers
A 50% reduction in carbon-equivalent net emissions, as compared to 1990 levels, by 2050 Will pass legislation to amend Labour’s Emissions Trading Scheme within nine months of taking office The ETS should encourage the use of technologies that improve efficiency and reduce emissions intensity The ETS needs to recognise the importance of small and medium enterprise to New Zealand and not discriminate against them in allocating emission permits Amend the ETS legislation to provide for a 90% allocation to fishing
Only proceed with the implementation policies for the Kyoto protocol to ensure they are in harmony with those of our major trading partners, and once a coherent plan has been formulated to allow the appropriate targets to be reached
Supports the creation of CO2 emissions trading mechanisms to provide economic incentives to reduce greenhouse gases Will seek solutions that offer positive alternatives to otherwise punitive measures Reduce the average age of New Zealand's vehicle fleet, thereby reducing average fuel consumption and vehicle emissions Support the Permanent Forest Sinks Initiative Consider joining other multilateral international efforts to reduce greenhouse gases