Reaching zero with renewables: eliminating CO2 emissions from industry and transport in line with the 1.5⁰C climate goal

  • 31/08/2020

  • International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

To avoid catastrophic climate change, the world needs to reach zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in all sectors of the economy by the 2050s. Effective energy decarbonisation presents a major challenge, especially in key industry and transport sectors. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has produced a comprehensive study of deep decarbonisation options, focused on reaching zero into time to fulfil the Paris Agreement and hold the line on rising global temperatures.