Our 2050 Pathways work supports governments to plan their path to achieving their long-term emissions reduction goal. As part of this work, we provide direct technical support and resources to governments.
In collaboration with government agencies, the process helps policymakers set intermediate milestones to reach the goal, and better understand the costs, risks, trade-offs and co-benefits associated with different policy approaches. The result is a series of tailored options that explore the potential pace at which emission reductions can be achieved, and their social and economic implications within the jurisdiction. (The Climate Group, 2019)
A 2050 pathway is an essential building block of a government’s climate strategy. By undergoing the key components of a pathway, governments will be able to develop a plan to set in place the fundamental steps required to achieve their long-term decarbonization goals.
The Climate Group has identified six key components of a 2050 pathway:
Our leading 2050 Pathways project is the Climate Pathway Project.
Through this project, states and regions will be equipped to make more informed decisions on their decarbonization pathways. It will also support them to demonstrate their contribution to national government targets and inspire further climate action.