Description
Executive summary
This proposal seeks to stabilize the earth's temperature at only 2 degrees (Celsius) higher than pre-industrial levels.
It is based on an approach proposed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) for stablizing atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) at 450 parts per million (ppm).
This proposal calls for developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40% by 2030 and for developing countries to grow their GHG emissions by only 15-20% through 2030.
It also calls for aggressive action to reduct deforestation.
For more details, refer to the 450 ppm Scenario in the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2008.
Team
Brief description of the role and contributions of individuals and/or organizations that played a key role in developing this proposal.
What: Actions and impacts
Description of the actions proposed and their anticipated impacts.
You may want to refer to the model inputs and outputs you have generated using the Actions & Impacts tab.
In addition, please include actions in the domain of funding by developed countries of emission abatement and climate change adaptation efforts in developing countries.
For more on this issue, see Financial transfers in climate negotiations
Why: Rationale for the proposal
Explanation for why these actions and impacts are desirable.
How: Feasibility of proposal
Explanation of how the proposed actions will be achieved. Teams are encouraged, but not required, to use subheadings in this section, such as:
- Future energy technology mix
- New policies and political mobilization that will lead to their enactment
- Social and behavioral change
Vision of the future under this proposal
Depictions of the future that will result from this plan. This section can include artistic representations of what life will be like later this century, using such media as videos, images, or narratives.