development of CO2 emissions

While CO2 emissions in the Middle East will triple under the Reference Scenario by 2050, and are thus far removed from a sustainable development path, under the Energy [R]evolution Scenario they will decrease from 1,170 million tonnes in 2005 to 390 m/t in 2050. Annual per capita emissions will drop from 6.2 tonnes/capita to 1.1 t. In spite of an increasing electricity demand, CO2 emissions will decrease strongly in the electricity sector. In the long run efficiency gains and the increased use of renewable electricity in vehicles will even reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector.