Developing countries commit to 100% renewable energy goal by 2050 and urge developed ones to do the same

Briefing

Developing countries commit to 100% renewable energy goal by 2050 and urge developed ones to do the same

January 3, 2017

Briefing
  • 100% renewable energy goal – At Marrakech global climate meeting, 47 vulnerable countries said they will get 100% of power needs from renewable energy by 2050
  • Call to developed countries – The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) urges developed countries to make similar commitments and called for more aggressive goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius from below 2 degrees Celsius set in Paris Agreement
  • Requirements for goal realization – Include innovation in battery systems and moving transport to renewable fuels, drastic infrastructure and cultural changes, and reforms to energy systems
  • 2014 energy mix – 19.2% of global energy came from renewable sources

Accelerator
Clean Energy Generation, Distribution and Management, Climate Change and Environment

Sector
Energy

Organization
Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF)

Source

Original Publication Date
November 21, 2016

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