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Saudi Arabia says aiming for zero carbon emissions by 2060

AFP , Saturday 23 Oct 2021

Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, will aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, its Crown Prince said Saturday, days before the COP26 global climate summit.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
I announce today Saudi Arabia s target to reach net zero emissions by 2060 through its circular carbon economy approach, said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a recorded statement at the Saudi Green Initiative forum.

"I announce today Saudi Arabia's target to reach net zero emissions by 2060 through its circular carbon economy approach," said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a recorded statement at the "Saudi Green Initiative" forum.

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