Governments will
join with companies, cities, energy organizations and civil society at COP21 Paris
to present more than 15 collective initiatives to promote energy efficiency,
renewable energy, and access to sustainable energy – aiming at creating a new
model for energy development.
With more than 80 %
of the mix, the global energy system is today largely dominated by fossil
fuels. Changing to a more sustainable situation requires a profound
transformation of systems and investment patterns.
The new initiatives
that will be featured reflect a profound and broad dynamic which is spreading
to all countries in the world, with regions like Africa and small islands
developing states (SIDS) working to leapfrog past the fossil fuel phase to
clean energy. Champions are leading the way both in renewable energy, energy
efficiency and access to energy grids.
The Energy Focus is
organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Sustainable
Energy For All SE4All, and France.
The energy sector,
accounting for some two-thirds of all global emissions, must be a top priority
if we are to keep the global temperature rise below 2°C.
The world currently invests USD 9 billion a year on
energy access, but around USD 50 billion is needed to achieve universal access.
Due to important cost reductions in recent years, the business case for
deploying off-grid renewables in rural areas has never been stronger.
While progress is
remarkable, much more action is needed to reach the level compatible with a 2°C
trajectory and to succeed in bringing modern and clean energy to all citizens.
The deployment of renewable energy coupled with the
implementation of energy efficiency measures must become universal and
systematic to form the basis of the future energy system.
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