Climate change mitigation potential of Norwegian households and the rebound effect

摘要: Abstract An increasing number of studies show that efficiency improvements alone will not be sufficient to attain the substantial emission reductions needed mitigate global warming a target 2 °C. Consumption side changes are likely achieve reductions. The United Nations emphasize importance developed countries taking lead in lowering emissions sustainable development goals. This paper assess what extent Norwegian households can lower their carbon footprint consistent with territorial towards 2 °C through implementing set behavioral actions. We evaluate efficacy actions both initially and after considering rebound effects. A multiregional environmentally extended input-output database is linked consumer expenditure survey analyze average marginal per unit increased income. Further, linear programming applied examine by reach different reduction targets. find full without re-spending obtain 58% decrease footprint. When accounting for effect re-spending, this drops 24–35%, which within requirements target. optimization analysis suggests up 45% restricting specific goods services. indicates curbing key achieving real household footprints. changing consumption patterns significantly contribute anthropogenic greenhouse gas compromising level economic activity.