NEA YES Leaders Programme (18 June)
Climate Action SG Alliance (CASA) Workshop (6 July)
This marks our first public workshop for Getting to Zero! Always lots to learn with Melissa around, being able to draw on her expertise in issues related to climate reporting and international environmental law.
Some takeaways from the post-game discussion:
Technological lock-in occurs when society becomes dependent on a particular technology or energy system that is difficult to change, even if better alternatives exist. This happens because of investments in infrastructure, established habits, regulatory frameworks, and economic interests. For example, the widespread use of fossil fuels like coal creates a carbon lock-in, making it challenging to switch to renewable energy sources due to the existing infrastructure and industries built around these fossil fuels. Tl;dr: it is like getting stuck in a situation where changing course is hard and costly, even if the current path is not the best for the environment or long-term sustainability.
Resource curse is a paradox where countries rich in natural resources, like oil, gas, or minerals, often experience less economic growth and worse development outcomes than countries with fewer natural resources. Using Indonesia as a case study:
Abundant Resources
Economic Dependence
Economic Implications
Social and Environmental Implications
Article: Indonesia terminates agreement with Norway on $1b REDD+ scheme
Rebound effect means that when something becomes more energy-efficient and cheaper to use, people might end up using it more, which can reduce or even cancel out the energy savings.
For example:
Energy Efficiency Improvement: Imagine a new, energy-efficient car that uses less fuel.
Initial Savings: Since the car uses less fuel, it costs less to drive.
Increased Usage: Since driving is cheaper, people might drive their car more often or take longer trips.
Overall Energy Use: As a result, the total fuel used might not decrease as much as expected and could even increase.
Carbon tax alone has not made a dent on emissions reduction (thought it has raised revenue), and needs to be complemented with renewable energy usage.
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