Leveraging Positive Tipping Points in the Race to Net Zero (OECD Net Zero+ Policy Paper No. 12)

By:
Steven Smith; Tom Powell; Femke Nijsse; Simon Sharpe (OECD Net Zero+ Project)
Date:
2026
Resource type:
Peer review
Link:
Leveraging Positive Tipping Points in the Race to Net Zero (OECD Net Zero+ Poli…

This OECD Net Zero+ Policy Paper explores how “positive tipping points” can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions. It highlights rapid cost declines and adoption of solar, wind, batteries and electric vehicles as examples of self-reinforcing change, and outlines policy strategies to trigger similar momentum in other sectors. The paper emphasises the importance of strategic policy sequencing, international co-operation, and managing risks such as supply chain bottlenecks and stranded assets.