Achieving a Sustainable Global Energy System
Identifying Possibilities Using Long-term Energy Scenarios

Formulates technology strategies that will lead to environmentally sustainable energy systems based on an analysis of global climate change issues using the concept of sustainable development. The authors focus on environmentally compatible, long-term technology developments within the global energy system.

Although the optimal policy mix to pursue these targets is clearly country-specific, the authors suggest that energy-related R&D that leads to technology performance improvements and the promotion of technology adoption in niche markets are the policy options which will yield the most significant long-term benefits. Policymakers, economists and researchers working on sustainability, energy economics, and technology change and innovation will welcome this topical and highly readable book.

Preface Foreword 1. Sustainable Development and Climate Change 2. Methodology 3. Energy-Economy-Environment Scenarios at IIASA-ECS 4. Technology Clusters 5. A Sustainable-Development Scenario in Detail 6. Summary and Policy Implications