Slovenia will spend 1.02 billion euros (1.27 billion U.S. dollars) in response to the call of the European Union to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before 2020.

Based on the data of CO2 emission in 2005, the Slovenian government is planning to ensure the emission of greenhouse gases do not exceed 12.12 million tonnes in the target year, Slovenian Press Agency reported on Sunday.

It will be a challenge for the government as the authorities have to curb firstly the CO2 equivalents from the transport sector.

CO2 emissions have been identified to be a major contributor to global warming, and account for around 80 percent of all EU greenhouse gas emissions.

Transport is the biggest polluter in Slovenia with its emissions of greenhouse gases amounting to almost half of the total figure. Besides, fuels used by households and agriculture also account respectively for 17 percent and 16.5 percent.

To limit emissions in the transport field, the government will encourage the use of public transport, upgrade the efficiency of road vehicles, and promote unmotorized forms of transport.

In agriculture, measures will be taken to realize more environmentally friendly in milk production and livestock breeding. The use of fertilizers will also be tackled as part of the efforts, said the report.