The correct answer is
A policy, implemented some time ago, can exist already. The zero-alternative means that the business will be as usual; there will be no change in policy.
A scenario describes uncertain developments outside the scope of the policy makers. Examples: the amount of sea level rise, macro economic development and international relations (war).
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It is of no use to describe and evaluate alternatives which have no chance to survive in the decision making process. You should try to describe only realistic alternatives.