The Breakthrough Effect

26th January,2023 Download

“The Breakthrough Effect” identifies positive tipping points to reduce greenhouse gases from the highest-emitting sectors of the global economy, and shows the conditions required to trigger them. 

This new report, which supports the Breakthrough Agenda, the First Movers Coalition and other initiatives working to make low-carbon solutions the most affordable, accessible and attractive option in each emitting sector.

Developed in partnership with the University of Exeter and Simon Sharpe, it is a contribution to Systems Change Lab with the support of Bezos Earth Fund.

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