Carbon neutrality 2050: Ademe's second forecasting exercise, first publication at the end of 2026

"Re-launching today a prospective exercise on carbon neutrality in 2050, with the most recognised public partners in their field, in a collective logic, gives us the means to look far ahead, to explore several possible scenarios to inform public decision-making and achieve carbon neutrality in 2050", declared Sylvain Waserman, Chairman and CEO of Ademe, on 07/10/2025.

" With Transition(s) 2050 |published between 2021 and 2024, editor's note], Ademe has demonstrated the power of forecasting to inform collective choices and feed into public policy. But the world is changing fast: the effects of climate change are accelerating, new challenges are emerging and successive crises are reminding us of the importance of strengthening our resilience and sovereignty. "

Ademe is relaunching this forecasting exercise, which is structured around five trajectories: a trend scenario, which continues the current dynamics, and four alternative scenarios, each reflecting different societal choices for achieving carbon neutrality.

This new exercise will address broader themes, including water…