Cool Earth 50

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rdf:langString Cool Earth 50 (also known as Cool Earth) is a plan developed by Japan to reduce global CO2 emissions 50% by 2050, which was discussed at the 34th G8 summit. Cool Earth 50 is planned to be a framework that would continue towards the goals set forth in the Kyoto Protocols. This plan includes three proposals: a long-term strategy, a mid-term strategy and launching a national campaign for achieving the Kyoto Protocol Target. The plan was first proposed on May 24, 2007, at an international conference called Asian Future and was initiated by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The program's goal is to reduce current global green house emissions by 50% by the year 2050. The goal of reduction was aimed particular towards the largest green house emitting countries The United States, China, Japan, and India. Also, for the major green house emitters to create a frame work for reduction. Cool Earth aims at reducing green house emissions by improving technology in energy fields. A large goal of Cool Earth is to promote economic prosperity through green technology and to encourage political stability domestically and internationally.