State of Climate Action 2021: Systems Transformations Required to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C

Developer or Source: Climate Action Tracker (CAT), United Nations High-Level Climate Champions, World Resources Institute (WRI)

This framework from the Systems Change Lab identifies indicators across key sectors that must transform to address the climate crisis and assesses how current trends will impact how much work remains to be done by 2030 and 2050 to deliver a zero-carbon world in time. This report translates needed transitions in power generation, buildings, industry, transport, land use, coastal zone management, and agriculture, as well as carbon removal technology and climate finance into 40 measurable targets for 2030 and 2050.

Sectors and Topics: Agriculture, Cities, Energy Efficiency, Forestry and Land Use, Infrastructure and Industry, Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services, Oceans and Coasts, Renewable Energy, Transport
Expertise Level: Generalist, Practitioner, Specialist
Resource Type: Guidance and Frameworks
Languages: English
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