Ways in which governments seek to mitigate climate change
Reduce energy use using measures like
education campaigns
installing recharging stations for electric cars
increasing the use of renewable energy sources
introducing legislation for emission-control technologies on vehicles
Economic incentives and regulations like
GHG taxes
Cap and trade schemes: set a limit on emissions and allow companies to buy and sell permits to meet that limit.
subsidies to encourage the adoption of new technologies and practices that reduce emissions
emission standards for industries, power generation, and vehicles
planning regulations promoting alternatives to private car use
Replacing fossil fuels with solar power, wind power, hydropower, and geothermal energy to replace fossil fuels in electricity production
Reducing emissions from transport
Governments need to encourage the use of electric or hybrid vehicles, biofuels, and efficient transport systems through international agreements, emission standards, and planning regulations.
Governments need to invest in infrastructure like cycle paths to promote alternative modes of transport.
Reducing emissions from agriculture
Governments need to promote sustainable agricultural practices like
efficient fertilizer use
selective breeding of livestock
methane capture from animal waste
investing in research and incentives to develop climate-resilient crop varieties