
WELCOME TO THE UK
IN A GLOBALNET-ZERO, CLIMATE-RESILIENT
2050.
WHAT THE UK COULD
BE LIKE IN 2050
ENERGY

EVIDENCE AND INSIGHTS:
IN 2050...

the climate
FOOD AND LAND
EVIDENCE AND INSIGHTS:
IN 2050...
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WATER

EVIDENCE AND INSIGHTS:
IN 2050...

OTHER HOPES AND IDEAS
New build housing that have ultra-low or zero energy demands, like those following ‘Passivhaus’ design principles
Low energy city travel, from shared technology like driverless electric taxis to ‘digital commuting’
15-minute towns, with key resources – from shops to parks to offices – within easy reach
More urban planning, tree cover and water fountains to make the UK’s cities more liveable in heatwaves
Service-based sharing economy growth in new areas like clothes and power tools
Expand the UK economy into high-tech areas like greenhouse gas removal

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
This is just a taste of what the UK could look like in a globally net-zero, climate-resilient future.
This is one of six regional visions, which together paint a picture of a feasible and desirable future.
Each country’s role in building this future will be different – and it can only be achieved through deep international cooperation.