IEA launch Net Zero by 2050 – A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector
The International Energy Agency has just released a roadmap for the global energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
This special report is the world’s first 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 dominated by renewables like solar and wind instead of fossil fuels. The report also examines key uncertainties, such as the roles of bioenergy, carbon capture and behavioural changes in reaching net zero.
To read the entire report, click here.
🚨 This morning we released our #NetZero2050Roadmap.
Don't miss this thread from our Executive Director @fbirol running through the key findings 👇 https://t.co/J6mVg5e6Wc
— International Energy Agency (@IEA) May 18, 2021
MaREI Director, Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir, shares the three key messages from Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, along with some other highlights.
@Laura_Cozzi_ compares new @IEA net zero CO2 by 2050 scenario with @IPCC_CH 1.5 scenarios. @IEA scenario results in 2050 at lower end of IPCC results for CCS and bioenergy, and at higher end for solar, wind and hydrogen. pic.twitter.com/ngt3IxLQML
— Brian O Gallachoir (@BOGallachoir) May 18, 2021
Great to see @IEA's @TimurGuel focus on energy security as part of its analysis on net zero CO2 scenario analysis by 2050. Energy security remains a key challenge, but shifts from oil supply risk to critical materials and electricity system flexibility. pic.twitter.com/aA18iMrkUx
— Brian O Gallachoir (@BOGallachoir) May 18, 2021
For more on this special report, click here.
The recording of the launch event livestream is available below.
This morning we launched our #NetZero2050Roadmap, a key contribution to the conversation on how to reach climate goals ➡️ https://t.co/tiS22MMbsx
Watch the launch event 🔴 LIVE with @fbirol, @Laura_Cozzi_ & @TimurGuel ⬇️ https://t.co/M4MNpM66N9
— International Energy Agency (@IEA) May 18, 2021