New panel of climate scientists calls for fossil fuel transition roadmaps
A new panel of climate scientists has called on governments to develop roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels, anchored in science and justice. The panel presented 12 initial policy recommendations at a conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, ahead of a key ministerial meeting on reducing dependence on coal, oil, and gas.
A new panel of climate scientists has called on governments to develop roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels. The Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) was launched in Santa Marta, Colombia, with 12 initial policy recommendations. The panel is urging countries to create 'whole-of-government' plans to dismantle barriers to the energy transition. A draft roadmap for Colombia was presented, showing a clear pathway to economic and societal benefit through energy efficiency measures and renewable generation. The roadmap estimates average annual investment of $10.6 billion will produce net economic benefits of $23 billion per year by 2050. The IPCC's process is currently hobbled by politics, with countries required to sign off on each 'summary for policymakers'.
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