Watch this short video to find out how predictable trends in renewables can help us achieve cheap, secure energy, a healthy economy, and a safer, greener world in which to live.

You can also watch the Chinese version here.

A new perspective on decarbonising the global energy system

To find out more on how the revolution in renewable technology can put us on track to keep global warming well below 2 degrees while continuing to enable economic growth and prosperity, you can read the full report and our summary for policymakers.

Watch a presentation of the New Perspective report by Dr Matthew Ives and the science on technological forecasting underpinning this research by Prof Doyne Farmer


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This report is part of the UK-China Cooperation on Climate Change Risk Assessment Phase 3 project, funded through the prosperity programming of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and developed in cooperation with The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House).

We are also very grateful for the ongoing research support that underpins this report from the Oxford Martin Institute for New Economic Thinking and Baillie Gifford.


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This report was produced by the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford. SSEE equips enterprise to achieve net zero emissions and the sustainable development goals, through our world-leading research, teaching and partnerships.