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The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis that has major implications for world economies, energy use and CO2 emissions. According to the IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2020 report, the immediate effects of the pandemic on the energy system shows expected falls in 2020 of 5% in global energy demand, 7% in energy-related CO2 emissions and 18% in energy investment. Oil consumption is anticipated to decline by 8% and coal use by 7%. However, as with previous crises, the rebound in emissions may be larger than the decline, unless the wave of investments to restart economies is dedicated to cleaner and more resilient energy infrastructure. Decarbonizing energy use in time to avert catastrophic climate change requires increased international cooperation. Recovery measures following COVID-19 pandemic could include flexible power grids, efficiency solutions, electric vehicle charging, energy storage, interconnected hydropower, green hydrogen and other technology investments consistent with long-term energy and climate sustainability.
In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is a global movement to address these challenges by substantially increasing investment in renewable energy technologies and implementation, doubling the rate of improvement to energy efficiency, and changing user behaviours, with the aim to achieve absolute decoupling between energy consumption and economic growth.
Created a Post in Energy
Switching it up: The effect of energy price reforms in Oman
Promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in Africa: A framework to evaluate employment generation and cost effectiveness
One of the most severe droughts in recent years began in India in 2016. The drought affected half of the country, with far-reaching consequences. The crisis was exacerbated by poor management and the intertwined nature of water, energy and food supply.
Created an Event in Energy, Green Recovery from COVID-19, Transportation and Mobility
Created a Post in Climate Change, Energy, Sustainable Finance
China and the US say they are committed to working together and with other countries on tackling climate change. Both nations also agreed to help developing countries finance a switch to low-carbon energy.
Created a Post in Cities and Urban Development, Climate Change, Energy
Singapore’s latest smart and sustainable city concept for a ’forest town’, Tengah, will feature abundant community green space, a forest corridor, & energy-efficient street lights and buildings. The country is promising 42,000 homes in an environment where people can be “at home with nature”.
Inclusive and sustainable industrial development in China: An efficiency-based analysis for current status and improving potentials
Created a Post in Energy, Climate Change, Transportation and Mobility
Catching up on podcasts, with a listen to the latest from Climate & Capital on how Norway got so green (with a necessary re-watching of the Will Farrell ad for EVs from earlier this year - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCy-a_E2I3s, and response to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi3JQa1ynDw)
Created a Post in Energy, Green Recovery from COVID-19, Climate Change
In case you missed it: this event 'Key Green Transitions: How Systems Are Changing for People and Planet' centered on the need to decarbonize key sectors of the economy that account for more than 90% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including energy, transport and food systems.