2. Zero–Zero Pathways Environmental Protection and Climate Change Opportunities Andrew Scott – Research Fellow 24 March 2015

3. 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

4. Zero emission pathways 4 Source: ODI, 2014

5. Zero extreme poverty by 2030 5 Source: ODI, 2014 Projections of extreme poverty headcount rate by 2030

6. 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

7. Investment in renewable energy 2004-2013 7 Source: BNEF

8. Levelised Cost of Renewable Electricity 8 Source: IRENA

9. Employment in renewable energy 9 Source: IRENA

10. Agriculture challenges 10 Growth in demand: 60% by 2050 Agricultural productivity

11. Sustainable rice systems 11 Source: Oxfam

12. Global food losses 12 Source: FAO

13. 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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