11. Annual JRCPPF Conference, February 24-25, 2022

Gunnar Luderer will speak at the 11. Annual JRCPPF Conference at Princeton University about reaching 2050 climate targets.

Climate change has emerged as the defining issue of the twenty-first century, a root cause of social and economic upheavals that will affect multiple generations. In order to meet the 1.5°C (2.7°F) global warming target set by the Paris Agreement and minimize the impacts of climate change, carbon dioxide emissions have to reach net-zero by 2050 and total greenhouse gas emissions must reach net-zero in the 2060s. Transitioning to a carbon-neutral society in less than three decades means transformational changes in technology, behavior, and markets. Massive levels of investment and new financial instruments are required to deploy renewable energy at scale and develop new technologies for energy efficiency, carbon capture, and carbon storage. Smart policies and economic incentives are needed to shift consumer behavior and accelerate the switch away from fossil fuels.

The conference will be held online and is open tot he public. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evidence-to-action-achieving-the-net-zero-2050-targets-virtual-registration-215922488977