The crucial role of complementarity, transparency and adaptability for designing energy policies for sustainable development

Pahle, Michael; Schaeffer, Roberto; Pachauri, Shonali; Eom, Jiyong; Awasthy, Aayushi; Chen, Wenying; Maria, Corrado Di; Jiang, Kejun; He, Chenmin; Portugal-Pereira, Joana; Safonov, George; Verdolini, Elena

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112662

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“…While the concept of SDPS is new, it has deep roots in the literature and assessments. Our paper builds on earlier literature on mainstreaming climate into development (for example Bickersteth et al 2017 ; Halsnaes and Shukla 2005 ), earlier assessment of sustainable development in climate change (IPCC et al 2001 ; Pahle et al 2021 ; Sathaye et al 2007 ), connected with poverty and inequality (Roy et al 2018 ). However, earlier IPCC assessments did not explicitly include development pathways as a major focus.…”

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Examples of shifting development pathways: lessons on how to enable broader, deeper, and faster climate action

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To respond to the climate crisis, we need to accelerate system transformations at a pace, scale, and breadth not seen before. This means that it is urgent to shift development pathways towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions, even while progressing towards other sustainable development objectives. This paper argues that accelerated mitigation can not only benefit from policies that are outside the domain of conventional emission-focused mitigation policies but require such policies. We refer to this process as shifting development pathways towards sustainability. Here, we explore what enabling conditions make such shifts possible. We develop a framework to select examples of shifts — in realms such as educational access, housing access, fiscal arrangements, and institutional reform. We analyse them against key enablers. Our findings suggest that countries could learn from what has worked elsewhere, though context matters. Some enablers are more widely applicable, including finance, long-term vision, and focus on sustainable development objectives. Multiple enablers, integrated policy packages, and involvement of a broad range of actors help achieve multiple objectives. Some enablers may yield results in the near term, while others take time to yield results. Based on our analysis, we suggest that climate mitigation requires an “all of economy, all of society” approach. Graphical Abstract

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“…As the world stands at the crossroads of a sustainable energy transition, synthesizing insights from global trends and success stories is essential for formulating effective policy recommendations (Akpan & Olanrewaju, 2023, Lu & Nemet, 2020, Pahle, et al, 2021 [4,32,41] . This paper delves into the lessons learned from the renewable energy landscape, identifies policy challenges, and emphasizes the need for adaptive and scalable solutions to propel the global shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.…”

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Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy Policy: A Review of Global Trends and Success Stories

Kayode Olajiga,

Clinton Festus-Ikhuoria,

Adekola Adebayo

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As the world grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the imperative for sustainable development and the adoption of renewable energy policies has become increasingly apparent. This comprehensive review explores the global landscape of sustainable development and renewable energy policies, shedding light on emerging trends and success stories that offer valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. The paper begins by examining the evolving international discourse surrounding sustainable development, emphasizing the crucial role of renewable energy in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. It delves into the key principles and frameworks that guide global efforts towards sustainable development, highlighting the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The review identifies and analyzes the diverse approaches and strategies employed by countries worldwide to integrate renewable energy into their policy frameworks. Case studies from various regions showcase successful initiatives, emphasizing the impact of well-designed policies on fostering a transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. Examples of effective policy instruments, such as feed-in tariffs, renewable energy targets, and innovative financing mechanisms, are explored to provide a nuanced understanding of the factors contributing to success. Furthermore, the review critically assesses the challenges and barriers hindering the widespread adoption of renewable energy policies, including policy inconsistencies, technological constraints, and socio-economic factors. Insights gained from the analysis offer valuable lessons for refining existing policies and developing new strategies to accelerate the global shift towards sustainable and renewable energy solutions. This review serves as a comprehensive resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, offering a nuanced understanding of the current global trends in sustainable development and renewable energy policies. By drawing upon success stories and identifying key challenges, it provides a roadmap for fostering effective and scalable solutions to address the urgent need for a sustainable energy future.

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“…The project results helped to formulate a number of provisions of the Paris Agreement. Further studies of the deep decarbonization potential of various countries continued under several large-scale international research projects [Fragkos et al, 2020;Pahle et al, 2021;Schaeffer et al, 2020], studies of Russian and international scientific groups [Bashmakov, 2020;CENEf, 2009;Makarov, Chen, Paltsev, 2020;Makarov, Mitrova, Kulagin, 2020;Safonov et al, 2020].…”

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Perspectives of decarbonization of world economy in the context of implementation of the UN Paris Climate agreement

Georgy¹,

Kozelstev²,

Stetsenko³

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The UN Paris Climate Agreement requires unprecedented efforts to prevent global warming above 1,5-2°C. Despite geopolitical, economic and other disruptions, cooperation in climate sphere is one of the key directions of international interaction among the world leading economies. Many countries adopted decarbonization strategies and carbon neutrality targets by 2050-2070. The economic analysis the decarbonization scenarios showed that zero-carbon technologies in energy, industries and other sectors can play a crucial role in reduction of carbon emissions worldwide. Achievement of Paris Agreement goals can be more efficient if the mechanisms of international climate cooperation, carbon pricing and regulation would be broadly applied.

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The crucial role of complementarity, transparency and adaptability for designing energy policies for sustainable development

Cited by 17 publications

References 57 publications

Examples of shifting development pathways: lessons on how to enable broader, deeper, and faster climate action

Examples of shifting development pathways: lessons on how to enable broader, deeper, and faster climate action

Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy Policy: A Review of Global Trends and Success Stories

Perspectives of decarbonization of world economy in the context of implementation of the UN Paris Climate agreement

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