Data published at the beginning of October by INSEE and Deal show that Reunion must do much better to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the UN in 2015 in the 2030 Agenda. Since 2000, consumption of fossil energy has increased by 60%, due to population growth, of the vehicle fleet and household equipment. Reunion emits less greenhouse gas per capita than the national average, but the gap is narrowing considerably. Emissions per capita decreased nationally between 2004 and 2017, they increased slightly on the island over the same period. The Reunion economy is, on the other hand, a little less carbon-intensive than in the past since since 2012 the gross domestic product has increased more quickly than greenhouse gas emissions. Reunion Island is affected by global warming at the same level as the world average. For 50 years, average temperatures there increased by 0,18 degrees per decade. According to Météo France, they could still increase by 3°C by the end of the century, extreme climatic episodes (droughts, heavy rain or cyclones) more frequent or more intense. However, its balance sheet should improve from 2024, when thermal power plants will be converted to biomass.
Reduction of polluting emissions : the Meeting must do better
