Dutch emissions increased in 2025; Climate goals further out of reach
The Netherlands’ 2030 climate target is slipping further out of sight. Last year, greenhouse gas emissions were 0.8 percent higher than in 2024, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported. The Netherlands emitted 145.6 megatons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases in 2025.
The Climate Act stipulates that the Netherlands must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 compared with 1990 levels. This stems from international agreements. The 2030 targets serve as an interim step towards a climate-neutral Netherlands by 2050.
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