Zero–Zero Pathways Environmental Protection and Climate Change Opportunities Andrew Scott – Research Fellow 24 March 2015
Two fundamental goals Two goals: The eradication of poverty by 2030 Keeping average global temperature rise below 2°C = Zero - Zero post-2015 agenda 3
Zero emission pathways 4 Source: ODI, 2014
Zero extreme poverty by Source: ODI, 2014 Projections of extreme poverty headcount rate by 2030
The energy trilemma Three objectives: Secure, reliable supplies to meet increased demand Universal access to modern energy services Transition to low-carbon energy systems 6
Investment in renewable energy Source: BNEF
Levelised Cost of Renewable Electricity 8 Source: IRENA
Employment in renewable energy 9 Source: IRENA
Agriculture challenges 10 Growth in demand: 60% by 2050 Agricultural productivity
Sustainable rice systems 11 Source: Oxfam
Global food losses 12 Source: FAO
Conclusions The market for low-carbon technologies is large and growing Strong agreements in 2015 will strengthen the case for low-carbon pathways 13
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