Goal

Sustainable management of our natural resources

Indicator - 12.4.1.

Levels of greenhouse gas emissions (mega tonnes)

Measure of Progress - 12.4.1.1.

Levels of greenhouse gas emissions (mega tonnes)

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Baseline Measurement

During the year 2000, greenhouse gas emissions from Tasmania were estimated to be 8.1 mega tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Where does this information come from?

Department of Climate Change, State and Territories Greenhouse Gas Inventories

Why do we use this Measure?

Greenhouse gases can adversely impact the environment and our quality of life

Explanation of measure

The measure is an estimate of the annual mass of greenhouse gases released to the atmosphere from sites in Tasmania.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	6.9 Mt
2015	6.3 Mt
2020	5.7 Mt