The IPCC 5th Assessment Report acknowledges that net emissions of long-lived greenhouse gases need to be reduced to zero to stabilise global temperatures. Comparing observed and planned emission reductions directly against rising temperatures thus provides a direct measure of progress and ambition of mitigation measures. The briefing shows how.
How many degrees to net zero?
09 November 2015
Other Recent Briefings
Horizon scanning for illegal wildlife trade: a strategic approach to inform future CITES policy decisions
Darknet Usage in the Illegal Wildlife Trade
Achieving Net Zero: Metrics and Policies Aligning Energy, Industry and Agriculture with 1.5 Degrees
Carbon Lock-in Curves and Southeast Asia: Implications for the Paris Agreement
Briefing note: Evidence to Action: Research to address the illegal wildlife trade
Climate metrics for ruminant livestock