carbon-lock-in phase
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
Refers to the tendency for certain carbon-intensive technological systems to persist over time, ‘locking out' lower-carbon alternatives, and owing to a combination of linked technical, economic, and institutional factors. |
Africa assessment | Erickson et al. 2015. Assessing carbon lock-in, http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/10/8/084023 |