A roadmap for rapid decarbonization proposes a global decadal plan to halve anthropogenic CO2 emissions every decade, aiming for net-zero emissions by mid-century. This approach, based on a "carbon law," requires immediate and large-scale carbon removal, reduced land-use emissions, and transformative changes across all sectors. The Paris Agreement's goals are aligned with science, but national commitments lag behind. The roadmap emphasizes the need for bold action, including doubling zero-carbon shares in energy systems every 5-7 years, and scaling up carbon removal technologies. By 2020, fossil fuel emissions must start declining, with carbon pricing expanding to cover all emissions. By 2030, coal should exit the global energy mix, and by 2040, oil should follow. The roadmap also calls for significant investments in R&D, sustainable infrastructure, and financial mechanisms to support low-carbon development. By 2050, the world should achieve net-zero emissions, with a global economy powered by carbon-free energy. The roadmap emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, aligning climate action with economic development, human rights, and peace. It highlights the need for continuous adaptation and revision of the roadmap to ensure a sustainable, low-emission future.A roadmap for rapid decarbonization proposes a global decadal plan to halve anthropogenic CO2 emissions every decade, aiming for net-zero emissions by mid-century. This approach, based on a "carbon law," requires immediate and large-scale carbon removal, reduced land-use emissions, and transformative changes across all sectors. The Paris Agreement's goals are aligned with science, but national commitments lag behind. The roadmap emphasizes the need for bold action, including doubling zero-carbon shares in energy systems every 5-7 years, and scaling up carbon removal technologies. By 2020, fossil fuel emissions must start declining, with carbon pricing expanding to cover all emissions. By 2030, coal should exit the global energy mix, and by 2040, oil should follow. The roadmap also calls for significant investments in R&D, sustainable infrastructure, and financial mechanisms to support low-carbon development. By 2050, the world should achieve net-zero emissions, with a global economy powered by carbon-free energy. The roadmap emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, aligning climate action with economic development, human rights, and peace. It highlights the need for continuous adaptation and revision of the roadmap to ensure a sustainable, low-emission future.