Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia's 2035 climate target will be 62 to 70 per cent, ahead of a United Nations meeting next week.

Mr Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen handed down Labor's emissions target on Thursday after it was approved during a meeting of cabinet this morning

"This is a responsible target supported by science and a practical plan to get there and built on proven technology," Mr Albanese said.

"It is the right target to protect our environment, to protect and advance our economy and jobs and to ensure that we act in our national interest and in the interest of this and future generations."

Labor said its plan to cut emissions by 62-70 per cent has been informed by Australia's climate risk assessment, which was released earlier t

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