A United Nations body agreed on Friday to a long-term aspirational goal for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050, despite challenges from China and other countries aligned largely with airlines amid pressure to curb air pollution.
The decision, described as a "milestone" by industry and a "compromise" by European countries that wanted a more ambitious target, was applauded by members at the 193-nation International Civil Aviation Organization's assembly, held every three years.
Airlines last year adopted a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 in a de facto dress-rehearsal that drew reservations from Chinese carriers, reflecting Beijing's more cautious stance on multilateral action."While the agreement is not perfect, it builds upon the notable progress we have made in recent decades and will prevent a patchwork of global measures," said U.S. airline trade group Airlines for America.
Officials hope the goal will go beyond industry announcements to boost supplies of new sustainable aviation fuel and encourage private investment. "Having a single, global goal for an international industry like aviation will provide much-needed certainty for the industry, investors and all states involved," said Adina Valean, European commissioner for transport.
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