(a) Initially with regard to climate change and emissions, a much higher core objective for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 42% compared to emissions in 1990 and more than 56% compared to emissions in 2005, thus exceeding even the core EU targets. It should be stressed that these objectives were much lower in the initial NECP draft, resulting in a reduction of 33% and 49% respectively. These new objectives for reducing GHG emissions are also a prerequisite for making possible the transition to a climate neutral economy by 2050, as the Greek government aims to participate on a pro rata basis in the commitment for a climate neutral economy at an EU level.