{"id":6832,"date":"2019-02-26T15:21:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpz.medienlabor-hosting.de\/?p=6832"},"modified":"2022-06-17T11:17:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T09:17:40","slug":"foreign-policy-and-the-just-energy-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.progressives-zentrum.org\/en\/foreign-policy-and-the-just-energy-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign Policy and the Just Energy Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A transition to a more sustainable system of energy supply is happening globally. A Just Transition \u2013 the one that embraces social, environmental and economic aspects \u2013 is crucial if the energy transition is to be a success.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Globally, a transition to a more sustainable system of energy supply is happening. Such a transition not only supports climate protection but also offers numerous economic benefits. To a large extent, this transition has been prompted by the rapid decrease in costs for renewable energies \u2013 a development which, in turn, raises various questions about the future of countries and regions that rely heavily on the production, processing and export of fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Limit global warming to well below +2\u00b0C relative to pre-industrial levels<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This question arises as the economic relevance of renewable energy and energy efficient industries is growing. A decrease in dependency on fuel imports adds to the economic advantages of this transition, and increasingly challenges existing business models based on the burning of fossil fuels. The continued inertia seen in global climate policy already jeopardises living conditions, leading to serious threats to the security and prosperity of countries and their populations. In order to achieve the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and limit global warming to well below +2\u00b0C \u2013 let alone pursue efforts to limit it to +1.5\u00b0C relative to pre-industrial levels \u2013 the worldwide phasing-out of fossil fuels is required. Sustainable Development Goal 7<\/a> which seeks to \u201censure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all\u201d provides relevant targets and indicators for this energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Challenges politics needs to address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While in Europe the pace of transition in the energy mix gains traction, demands for a just transition<\/em> come as many EU Member States seek to phase out coal and other fossil fuel sources faster, while also mitigating the negative social consequences of such rapid structural change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much-needed as ambitious climate action and a shift towards a net zero carbon society are confronted with significant challenges, which politics needs to address. A just transition \u2013 one which encompasses a social, environmental and economic approach \u2013 is crucial. And while broad agreement exists on which aspects a just transition should focus on \u2013 jobs, social welfare, individual wellbeing, and financial sustainability \u2013 it is recognised that specific policies will vary depending on the sector, geography and local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n