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Governance of Energy from the Local to the Global — A Necessity for Climate Change Mitigation

This paper explores the necessity for governance in managing energy from local to global levels in order to address climate change mitigation. It discusses global, national, and local energy governance and emphasizes the need for individuals and communities to make conscious choices towards renewable energy and energy efficiency. The paper highlights the impact of energy use on climate change and the disparities in energy access across the world.

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Governance of Energy from the Local to the Global — A Necessity for Climate Change Mitigation

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  1. Governance of Energy from theLocal to the Global — A Necessityfor Climate Change Mitigation Sylvia Karlsson 11th Annual IEF Conference, Ottawa, Canada 12-14 October 2007 International Environment Forum

  2. Outline 1. Energy and climate change 2. What is governance? 3. Global energy governance 4. National energy governance 5. Local energy governance 6. Life beyond energy...

  3. Energy (mostly fossil fuels) is the key driver behind human contributions to climate change. Two thirds of green house gases come from energy use.

  4. Per capita energy use (giga joules) by region, 2000 - 2,4 billion people lack access to modern cooking fuels (half of all households and 90% of rural households) - 1,6 billion lack access to electricity (one quarter of world population) Source: World Energy Assessment Overview 2004 Update

  5. “Governance is the sum of the many ways individuals and institutions, public and private, manage their common affairs. It is a continuing process through which conflicting or diverse interests may be accommodated and co-operative action may be taken.” (Commission on Global Governance 1995)

  6. Global energy governance • mediate conflict over energy resources • facilitate the transition to renewable energy • address global energy disparities “The light of men is Justice. .. The purpose of justice is the appearance of unity among men.” - Bahá'u'lláh -

  7. National energy governance • take strong immediate decisions favouring energy efficiency, energy savings and renewable sources • take bold (and sometimes costly) • decisions in long-term energy planning “Trustworthiness is the foundation of all virtues” - Bahá'u'lláh -

  8. Individuals, families, communities • choose more efficient lightbulbs, fridges, cars etc. • choose renewable energy sources • drive less, fly less, consume less... “...be content with little” - Bahá'u'lláh -

  9. ...but live more with less energy! “...it is clear that the honour and exaltation of man must be something more than material riches. Material comforts are only a branch, but the root...is the good attributes and virtues which are the adornments of his reality -’Abdu’l-Bahá-

  10. Thank you! Contact: sylvia.karlsson@tse.fi

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