Why do we need net zero emissions?

The UN Paris Agreement demands that humanity must reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of this century. This is a big shift, but we have no option other than to succeed if we are to avoid really dangerous climate change.

Evidence-based solutions

CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain project offers the hard data and confidence required for visualising a future where we have risen to the demands of climate science. It helps to reduce fear and misunderstandings and open new, positive, solution-focused conversations.

Our integrated approach explores all aspects of climate solutions, from renewable energy and energy efficiency to diets and land-use, looking at how these can work together to help us build a zero carbon world.

We explore the technical, cultural, social, economic and political landscapes – looking at ways of overcoming barriers to change.

Key reports include: “Zero Carbon Britain: Rethinking the Future; an exploration of the cultural and social barriers to change” a technical scenario that shows how we can reach zero emissions , “Zero Carbon Britain: Making it Happen” and “Raising Ambition: Zero Carbon Scenarios from Across the Globe” a summary of zero- and low-carbon models from around the world.