Net zero roadmap: A global pathway to keep the 1.5 °c goal in reach

This special report is a global, comprehensive study of how to transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access, and enabling robust economic growth. It sets out a cost-effective and economically productive pathway, resulting in a clean, dynamic and resilient energy economy.

Inside you will find an excellent and interactive overview of the proven technologies and policies needed to reduce carbon emissions quickly enough this decade to keep 1.5 °C in reach and a reminder that nations must work together to make that happen.

This updated 2023 edition also contains a set of 15 technology and sector-specific dashboards presenting more than 400 key milestones for different sectors and technologies to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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