World Alternative Policy Scenario

In the WEO 2006, the profile and significance of the World Alternative Policy Scenario is elevated and presented in the format that can be used as a ‘policy tool’ for governments to change the unsustainable trends of the Reference Scenario. The Alternative Policy Scenario is built on policy measures such as energy efficiency and increased use of renewables and nuclear. The Alternative Policy Scenario contained in the WEO 2004 showed that there is a large scope for reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. To deepen the analysis of developing country potential, the WEO 2006 contains separate models and analysis for China, Russia, Brazil, India and Indonesia. The analysis also describes the cost implications of new policies.
The work has benefited from the input of three consultants, namely Prof. R. Socolow of Princeton University, Dr. N. Nakicenovic of the IPCC and Dr. J. Pershing of the World Resources Institute. We have also worked in collaboration with other institutions such as the World Bank, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the European Commission, the US Department of Energy, UNEP and the IAEA.