Climate Change Mitigation and Clean Energy Technology Policies

2016 ◽  
pp. 75-106
Author(s):  
Barbara Weiss ◽  
Michiyo Obi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Technology ◽  
Clean Energy Technology ◽  
Technology Policies ◽  
Change Mitigation

Retooling the Energy Charter Treaty for climate change mitigation: lessons from investment law and arbitration

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
Elena Cima
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Energy Trade ◽  
Energy Charter Treaty ◽  
Scope Of Application ◽  
Modernization Process ◽  
Change Mitigation

Abstract In 2017, the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) began a modernization process aimed at updating, clarifying, and modernizing a number of provisions of the Treaty. Considering the scope of application of the Treaty—cooperation in energy trade, transit, and investment—there is hardly any doubt that the modernization kicked off in 2017 offers a springboard for constructive reform and a unique opportunity to bring the Treaty closer in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Although none of the items selected by the Energy Charter Conference and open for discussion and reform mention climate change or clean energy, a careful analysis of the relevant practice in both treaty drafting and adjudication can provide valuable insights as to how to steer the discussions on some of the existing items in a climate-friendly direction. The purpose of this article is to rely on this relevant practice to explore promising avenues to ‘retool’ the Treaty for climate change mitigation, in other words, to imagine a Treaty that would better reflect climate change concerns and clean energy transition goals.

scholarly journals Energy technology roll-out for climate change mitigation: A multi-model study for Latin America

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 526-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob van der Zwaan ◽  
Tom Kober ◽  
Silvia Calderon ◽  
Leon Clarke ◽  
Katie Daenzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Energy Technology ◽  
Model Study ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Roll Out

scholarly journals Clean Energy Technology for the Mitigation of Climate Change: African Traditional Myth

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Abel Ehimen Airoboman ◽  
Patience Ose Airoboman ◽  
Felix Ayemere Airoboman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Technology ◽  
Clean Energy Technology

scholarly journals Increased Fossil Fuel Consumption and Its Impact on Energy Efficiency and Economic Growth

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Kehinde Damilola Ilesanmi ◽  
Devi Datt Tewari
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Change Mitigation

Energy efficiency improvement is believed to be an effective means of reducing energy consumption thereby reducing green-house gas emission and as well promoting sustainable economic development. Therefore, ascertaining the energy efficiency level will guide policy makers on the right kind policy intervention that will guarantee energy security, climate change mitigation and sustainable growth and development. The study employed a multivariate regression technique to estimation of the impact of a change in the energy structure on aggregate energy efficiency and economic growth. It was revealed in the study that, though an increase usage of fossil fuel is an important factor input for economic growth, however, it is inimical to the efforts aimed at combating climate change. The study also revealed that the marginal efficiency of the energy inputs is important for ensuring increased output as well as sustainable energy supply. Energy efficiency was seen as a mechanism for improving optimal energy utilization. Therefore, improving the level of energy efficiency will significantly assist in providing clean energy coupled with achieving sustainable development goals. This will benefit the nation in terms of ensuring energy security together with climate change mitigation. Policy makers should also focus more on investing in energy efficiency promoting technologies in order to reduce the per capita energy consumption without compromising the economic output level.   Received: 16 June 2021 / Accepted: 7 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022

Analysis of Environmental Characteristics and Operational Reports of Small and Medium Turbines

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 973-976 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Smaranda Florescu ◽  
Georgeta Bandoc ◽  
Mircea Degeratu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Progressive Reduction ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Reduction Of Emissions ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Correct Size

Application of environmental policies to prevent climate change, mitigation of climate change, the progressive reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases under commitments, encourage reducing energy consumption by using technologies that are efficient and support production of cheap and clean energy sources should be a priority for contemporary society. Given the above goals, the application presented in this article represents a model of how we addressed the question of the correct size of local wind turbines to provide energy coverage of a community. This method involves an analysis of environmental factors, followed by the analysis of wind in the area and continued to calculate the energy potential of the area and capable energy and wind turbines provided consumer choice

Battery and Energy Metals: Future Drivers of the Minerals Industry?

SEG Discovery ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Simon M. Jowitt ◽  
Brian A. McNulty
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Mineral Exploration ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Mineral Deposits ◽  
Energy Technology ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Varying Demand ◽  
Change Mitigation

Abstract A wide range of metals and minerals are currently used in battery and energy technology, meaning that an increasing number of these commodities are being considered as potentially viable primary products by the minerals industry. A select group of these minerals and elements that are vital for energy and battery technologies, including Al, Cr, Co, Cu, graphite, In, Li, Mn, Mo, the rare earth elements (REEs; primarily Dy and Nd), Ni, Ag, Ti, and V, are also likely to undergo rapid increases in demand as a result of the move toward low- and zero-CO2 energy and transportation technology (often termed the energy transition) driven by climate change mitigation and consumer and investor concerns and demands. Increased levels of mineral exploration, discovery, and production will be needed to meet this rising demand. However, several of these key metals and minerals are produced as co- and by-products of other elements. This means that their production is inherently linked to the production of main product elements that may not undergo similar increases in demand, creating issues related to security of supply. It is also not simple to just produce more metal and minerals given the environmental, social, and governmental challenges the global mining industry currently faces. Finally, there are uncertainties over exactly what technologies will dominate the energy transition, meaning that robust demand predictions are still relatively problematic. Quantifying these and other uncertainties and addressing issues over by-and coproduct supply will help ensure that mineral deposits are used sustainably. In addition, understanding the deportment and processing behavior of key critical metals and minerals that are produced as by- or coproducts of main metals such as copper will allow these to actually be extracted from mineral deposits being mined now and into the future rather than be lost to waste. Both of these are vital steps in terms of ensuring that future increases in metal and mineral demand can be met. The impact of these changes on metal and mineral demand and pricing also needs to be examined to ensure the economics of these changes relating to the energy transition are fully understood. All of this means that the mineral industry must act and plan for this transition accordingly in coordination with governments and other organizations. This is especially true given the long lead-in times related to the vast majority of mineral exploration and mining projects compared to the potentially rapid increase in demand for certain battery and energy metals and minerals. This is somewhat analogous to the technology sector, where software (analogous to battery and energy technology) can advance rapidly, creating significant demand that puts pressure on associated hardware (in this case, the development of new mines or changes in mineral processing) that advances more slowly. Failing to ensure mineral and metal supply meets increasing (and potentially rapidly varying) demand may lead to situations where demand far exceeds supply, causing preventable issues related to supply chain continuity and further delaying climate change mitigation, with potential global consequences.

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