The I Count Campaign
The I Count campaign aimed to ensure that world leaders act on rising global greenhouse gas emissions in order to keep average global temperature increase to under 2° C (3.6 °F) and so avoiding the more serious consequences of global warming.
In 2006 the campaign focussed on the lead up to the Queen's speech, urging the Government to introduce a Climate Change Bill in the forthcoming Parliamentary session - including legally binding cuts in emissions (3% per year and 50% by 2050), and an annual carbon budget.
The campaign then focussed on the specifics of the Climate Change Bill with three clear demands for inclusion in the bill:
- A target of 80% reduction in emissions by 2050
- Yearly targets for emissions reductions
- Aviation and shipping to be included in the emissions targets
All of the campaign demands were met and contributed to the UK's Climate Change Act 2008, a world-first.
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