This open access book presents detailed pathways to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050
globally and across ten geographical regions. Based on state-of-the-art scenario modelling it
provides the vital missing link between renewable energy targets and the measures needed to
achieve them. Bringing together the latest research in climate science renewable energy
technology employment and resource impacts the book breaks new ground by covering all the
elements essential to achieving the ambitious climate mitigation targets set out in the Paris
Climate Agreement. For example sectoral implementation pathways with special emphasis on
differences between developed and developing countries and regional conditions provide tools
to implement the scenarios globally and domestically. Non-energy greenhouse gas mitigation
scenarios define a sustainable pathway for land-use change and the agricultural sector.
Furthermore results of the impact of the scenarios on employment and mineral and resource
requirements provide vital insight on economic and resource management implications. The book
clearly demonstrates that the goals of the Paris Agreement are achievable and feasible with
current technology and are beneficial in economic and employment terms. It is essential reading
for anyone with responsibility for implementing renewable energy or climate targets
internationally or domestically including climate policy negotiators policy-makers at all
levels of government businesses with renewable energy commitments researchers and the
renewable energy industry. Part 2 of this title can be found at this Link: https:
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