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EU to push for global scheme to curb aviation emissions

Xinhua, September 26, 2016 Adjust font size:

The European Union(EU) will push for a global scheme to curb CO2 emissions in the aviation sector at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO), the European Commission said in a press release Monday.

EU Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc will lead the EU delegation at the assembly of the UN's civil aviation body which starts Sept. 27 in Montreal, Canada.

The triennial assembly brings together all 191 aviation authorities of the world, highlighting the reduction of carbon emissions in the aviation sector.

The assembly is set to adopt a Global Market-Based Measure (GMBM) to curb CO2 emissions in the sector. This would be the first ever globally binding deal to tackle emissions in an entire economic sector.

During her stay in Montreal, Bulc will meet with a number of key delegations, such as the United States, China, India, Russia, and invite them to join the GMBM scheme from its start, set for 2021, according to the press release. Endit