Technology availability, sector policies and behavioral change are complementary strategies for achieving net-zero emissions.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we analyze the effects of technology availability, political coordination, and behavioral change on transformation pathways toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union by 2050. We implemented an iterative stakeholder dialogue to co-design the scenarios that were calculated using a global multi-regional energy-economy-land-climate model. We find that in scenarios without behavioral change and with restriction of technologies, the target of greenhouse gas neutrality in the European Union cannot be reached. Already a target of 200 Mt CO₂eq/yr requires CO₂ prices above 100 €/tCO₂ in 2030 across all sectors in all scenarios. The required CO₂ price can increase to up to 450 €/tCO₂ by 2030 if technologies are

SUBMITTER: Strefler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11445258 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature