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Clean Energy and Geopolitical Resilience

Dr. Fatih Birol discusses how the shift to clean energy enhances resilience to global conflicts and how international collaboration is crucial for the energy transition.

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How do global conflicts impact the energy transition?: Global conflicts disrupt international collaboration on climate change, hindering the energy transition. However, paradoxically, these same conflicts accelerate the shift towards renewable energy sources due to increased energy insecurity.
What is the role of geothermal energy in Europe's energy future?: Geothermal energy is highlighted as a crucial component of Europe's energy mix due to its constant availability, unlike solar and wind power. Efforts are underway to reduce its cost to make it more competitive and complementary to other renewable sources.
How does the shift to clean energy improve resilience to global crises?: The transition to clean energy enhances resilience against global conflicts; renewable resources like solar and wind are less vulnerable to geopolitical manipulation and disruptions compared to fossil fuels.
What changes does Dr. Birol hope to see before the next World Energy Outlook?: Dr. Fatih Birol advocates for a global consensus on the energy transition, emphasizing the need for countries to work together to address climate change. He believes that renewable energy sources, unlike fossil fuels, cannot be held hostage by geopolitical conflicts.
How can the EU balance its decarbonization goals with its economic competitiveness?: The European Union aims to decarbonize its energy sector to meet climate goals, but the high cost of energy poses a challenge to its competitiveness. The shift towards renewable energy, particularly geothermal energy, is presented as a solution to ensure energy independence.

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