SA to Cut Emissions, But Want Aid

South Africa has offered to slow the growth of its greenhouse gas emissions by 34 percent by 2020, conditional on a broader international agreement and financial aid.

In a press statement, the Presidency says that, "This level of effort enables South Africa's emissions to peak between 2020 and 2025, plateau for approximately a decade and decline in absolute terms thereafter."

The country will lower its carbon emissions, largely from burning coal, to 34 percent below expected levels by 2020 and about 42 percent below current trends by 2025.
However, the pledge is conditional on the offer of more funds and technological help from rich nations.

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