Despite most technical barriers to a global energy transition being overcome, humanity is still struggling to make the switch to zero-carbon energy sources at the necessary speed to safeguard the best interests of this and all future generations.
This report examines what is holding up the energy transition, and asks what needs to be achieved to secure a manageable future for humanity. It explores the complexities of global climate action, focusing on the interconnected challenges that make climate goals difficult to achieve.
From funding hurdles and political cycles to resistance from powerful industries, it outlines the obstacles that countries face on their path to net-zero emissions.