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IEA plots 'world's first' net zero roadmap for global energy sector

Michael Holder

Michael Holder

12 January 2021 • 5 min read

UK government to also host joint clean energy summit with International Energy Agency in March in order to drive green momentum ahead of COP26

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is drawing up the "world's first" comprehensive roadmap for the global energy sector to reach net zero emissions by 2050, with the organisation keen to have the landmark...

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