TREE (carbon negative): native forest; the water–TREE–carbon linkage system is
established.
6.7 Energy Regulation in Harvesting Sun Societies
in the Tropics
What energy system best supports the development Harvesting Sun Societies in the
tropics?
6.7.1 Renewable Energy Strategies
The world is facing an energy challenge, wherein poverty, energy security, and
climate change issues are competing with each other. Furthermore, developments
currently undertaken will greatly affect climate change and future sustainability.
Many countries have already started to identify innovative solutions and renewable
energy sources for adapting to climate change and addressing the related issues.
Although energy is at the core of sustainability challenges, because it currently
drives the economy, society’s dependence on fossil fuels suggests a future of higher
energy costs and environmental damage. There is a need to replace fossil fuels with
other energy forms that are environmentally sustainable. Various types of renewable
energy sources are explored to understand their influence on the environment, such
as biomass energy, solar PV, and wind power. In an economic framework, especially
in tropical countries, wastes can become a source of energy. For example, biomass
energy could be an alternative to other sources for addressing energy issues.
Strategy of the International Agency for Renewable Energy (IAEA) Below is a
summary of “Global Renewables Outlook: Energy transformation 2050” (IRENA
2020).
Efforts are continuously being made to fight against climate change. However,
the efforts made by various countries to reach the target of net zero emissions differ.
There are even several countries that have reduced their policy targets. Emissions
have continued to increase by an average of 1% per year over the last decade. This is
evident in the increase in disasters and dangers arising due to climate change
(IRENA 2020).
According to IRENA estimates, the current nationally determined contributions
(NDCs) to energy targets cover only 40% of the renewable electricity deployment
needed by 2030. Crises due to the current COVID-19 pandemic could either widen
the gap or accelerate the decarbonization of our societies, depending on how
countries respond in terms of economic stimuli and how they tackle the challenges
of ensuring sustainability, strengthening resilience, and improving people’s health
and welfare. The Transforming Energy Scenario (TES) shows how to achieve stable,
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established.
6.7 Energy Regulation in Harvesting Sun Societies
in the Tropics
What energy system best supports the development Harvesting Sun Societies in the
tropics?
6.7.1 Renewable Energy Strategies
The world is facing an energy challenge, wherein poverty, energy security, and
climate change issues are competing with each other. Furthermore, developments
currently undertaken will greatly affect climate change and future sustainability.
Many countries have already started to identify innovative solutions and renewable
energy sources for adapting to climate change and addressing the related issues.
Although energy is at the core of sustainability challenges, because it currently
drives the economy, society’s dependence on fossil fuels suggests a future of higher
energy costs and environmental damage. There is a need to replace fossil fuels with
other energy forms that are environmentally sustainable. Various types of renewable
energy sources are explored to understand their influence on the environment, such
as biomass energy, solar PV, and wind power. In an economic framework, especially
in tropical countries, wastes can become a source of energy. For example, biomass
energy could be an alternative to other sources for addressing energy issues.
Strategy of the International Agency for Renewable Energy (IAEA) Below is a
summary of “Global Renewables Outlook: Energy transformation 2050” (IRENA
2020).
Efforts are continuously being made to fight against climate change. However,
the efforts made by various countries to reach the target of net zero emissions differ.
There are even several countries that have reduced their policy targets. Emissions
have continued to increase by an average of 1% per year over the last decade. This is
evident in the increase in disasters and dangers arising due to climate change
(IRENA 2020).
According to IRENA estimates, the current nationally determined contributions
(NDCs) to energy targets cover only 40% of the renewable electricity deployment
needed by 2030. Crises due to the current COVID-19 pandemic could either widen
the gap or accelerate the decarbonization of our societies, depending on how
countries respond in terms of economic stimuli and how they tackle the challenges
of ensuring sustainability, strengthening resilience, and improving people’s health
and welfare. The Transforming Energy Scenario (TES) shows how to achieve stable,
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