The Future Energy Matrix and Renewable Energy - Implications for Energy and Food Security
The Future Energy Matrix and Renewable Energy - Implications for Energy and Food Security
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Trade and Development Board,Trade and Development Commission.
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development: Second session
24–25 March 2010
Global energy demand has continued to increase, with major developing countries acting as the main driving force behind such increases. However, the world energy balance is dominated by fossil fuels. One major issue raised by this is how to change the future energy matrix towards more sustainable and renewable sources of energy.
This background note reviews the state and prospects of the future energy matrix and, in particular, the potential role of renewable energy sources. It also examines the issue of biofuel production from the perspective of its implications for both energy and food security. It emphasizes the importance of adopting an integrated approach to energy security within the framework of which trade-offs are carefully evaluated against the background of national and global economic development challenges.
Related Information:
Clean Technology and Energy Efficiency
Agreements for Renewable Energy Projects: Power Purchase Agreements
Tracking Number: FutureEnergyMatrixRenewableEnergyUNCTAD_2010_English
