======DECIDING THE FUTURE: ENERGY POLICY SCENARIOS TO 2050======
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of potential energy policy scenarios up to 2050, focusing on achieving the World Energy Council's goals of energy Accessibility, Availability, and Acceptability. It emphasizes the need for global cooperation, government engagement, and private sector participation to address the challenges of energy sustainability.\\ 
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^  Quick Facts  ^^
| Report location:  |[[https://www.worldenergy.org/assets/downloads/scenarios_study_online_1.pdf| source]]  |
| Language:  | English   |
| Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:world_energy_council|World Energy Council]]  |
|Authors:  |B.P. Rao, Brian A Statham, Chris Mole, Dirk Beeuwsaert, Ed Weeda, Emad El-Sharkawi, François Ailleret, H.W. Schiffer, J. K. Mehta, Makoto Suto, Malcolm Keay, Michael Cupit, Natan Bernot, Oskar Sigvaldason, R.S. Sharma, Rob Whitney, Robert Schock, Rogério Manso, Sam Palfrey, Simon Godwin, World Energy Council, Yasuo Hosoya  |
| Time horizon:  | 2050    |
| Geographic focus:  |Africa   |
| Page count:  |104  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved workshops with over 400 participants from various sectors, creating a bottom-up approach. Regional and specialist groups analyzed key indicators against the World Energy Council's sustainability goals, using a mathematical simulation model for consistency checks. The model provided quantitative baseline data for comparison with qualitative regional outputs.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The study explores four scenarios—Leopard, Elephant, Lion, and Giraffe—based on varying degrees of government engagement and international cooperation. It assesses the impact of these scenarios on global energy demand, supply, and emissions, and offers policy recommendations to achieve sustainable energy development. The report underscores the importance of innovation, technology transfer, and investment in infrastructure to meet future energy needs.\\ 
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