Resetting net-zero: What next?

In recent years, global momentum toward achieving net-zero emissions was strong, driven by major policy initiatives and growing investment in clean technologies. However, by 2025, this momentum has slowed. Geopolitical tensions, shifting government priorities, and increased focus on energy security have led to reduced growth in clean energy investment, particularly in emerging technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen. Despite this slowdown, there remains an opportunity to refocus efforts on strengthening energy infrastructure, accelerating permitting processes, and supporting proven technologies such as solar and wind. Hard-to-decarbonize sectors like heavy industry, aviation, and shipping continue to face significant challenges and require targeted policy support. Electrification of strategic hubs such as ports can contribute to both decarbonization and economic resilience. To move forward, governments, businesses, and investors must sustain long-term investment in competitive technologies while addressing the sectors most vulnerable to the current slowdown.

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