The United States of America said that we need to explicitly consider social acceptance of new technologies. They expressed that issue of sociology is important and we need to focus on people and culture while considering clean energy just transitions.
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United Kingdom said that efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees or even 2 degrees require urgent & strong action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to ‘net zero’ within the next decades and expressed that it is achievable with the right investment in S&T & work together.
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Russia said that given Russia’s experience with science and technology they would be keen and willing to share the experiences. They highlighted that it is important to think about a critical resource of hydrogen—water.
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France in a written statement supported the background document and found it interesting, balanced, positive on research and innovation as a way forward in the energy transition. This requires global cooperation and partnership which must be fair and equitable. On the path to climate neutrality, no one must be left behind.
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In today’s meeting we had an opportunity to discuss four major aspects of clean energy. These being: science & technology, policy, action roadmaps, and the most important being cooperation.
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It’s important to remember that disruptive science provides us with more than just technological advancements – it can also provide an opportunity for social change too.
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If we want to make progress towards global sustainability then embracing disruption-based approaches within renewable energies must be considered going forward – fostering collaboration between different sectors should be explored!
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We have a responsibility to take part in protecting planet Earth now–so let’s get started together today to make sure future generations enjoy the same quality of life we’ve had the chance to experience ourselves.
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Disruptive science involves a paradigm shift away from traditional models of research & development to identify new ways of tackling existing problems by leveraging emerging technologies.
Solar photovoltaics is one example of disruptive science for attaining clean energy, as they are an efficient & accessible source of green energy that can be used at home or business premises alike.
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We must invest in disruptive science & clean energy solutions to ensure a just transition that benefits everyone!
