Ensure fair energy transitions
BY CARLA GÓMEZ BRIONES
Achieving a sustainable future clearly requires a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable- and clean-energy systems that will allow the world to reach net zero by 2050. This transition involves much more than technology investments toward a carbon-neutral society and a fertile policy space. It represents a complex transformation with profound social, cultural, and economic implications. These will be especially pronounced in developing countries that have yet to achieve energy security and are highly dependent on fossil fuels.
This may involve difficult trade-offs. Local communities naturally prioritize growth. With limited means, leaders may opt for decisions that don’t prioritize sustainability, at least not in the short run. As developing nations go through a turbulent
