ADVANCING JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
Malaysia ’ s Sustainable Energy Development Prospectus
Just Energy Transition : A Global Call to Climate Action
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ENERGY PLAYS A CENTRAL ROLE IN THE climate challenge , both a significant part of the problem and a critical part of the solution .
The issue is clear : a substantial portion of the greenhouse gases responsible for warming our planet result from our conventional energy production methods , primarily centred around the combustion of fossil fuels to create electricity and heat .
According to the Production Gap Report 2019 , fossil fuels are , by far , the most significant contributor to global climate change , accounting for over 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions .
Therefore , to avert the most severe consequences of climate change , the world must reduce emissions by almost half by 2030 and ultimately achieve net zero emissions by 2050 .
To realise this imperative , it must transition away from fossil fuel and strategically invest in alternative energy sources that offer environmental responsibility alongside accessibility , cost-efficiency , sustainability , and reliability - a cleaner and sustainable energy or the renewable energy ( RE ).
Being naturally replenished by environmental processes , renewable energy sources emit minimal to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the atmosphere .
Amidst escalating climate change impacts , the need for a Just Energy Transition has never been more critical . This global initiative underscores the urgent shift to sustainable energy practices , emphasising a shared responsibility to combat climate change . Embracing cleaner and renewable energy sources aligns with goals to reduce emissions and build a sustainable , low-carbon future . The Just Energy Transition calls on nations to collaborate in forging a greener , more resilient planet .•