Before we build the future, we need to face the present. From environmental degradation to land use conflicts, rising demand, and global policy gaps, today’s energy landscape is a maze of complex, interconnected issues.
These aren’t just technical hurdles — they’re social, ecological, and political dilemmas that shape our collective future.
In this section, we unpack the toughest questions confronting energy systems today — not to dwell in crisis, but to spark critical thinking, creative inquiry, and cross-disciplinary solutions.
Energy systems appear fundamentally at odds with the natural world, leaving behind degraded landscapes, pollutions, biodiversity loss, etc. Can We Power the Future Without Sacrificing the Earth?
Global energy demand is climbing fast, driven by population growth, urbanization and expanding economies. Meeting this surge without deepening the climate crisis or widening inequality is one of the defining challenges of our time.
As we move beyond fossil fuels, a new generation of mineral resources is powering the clean energy transition. How can we build resilient supply chains to meet this growing demand?
Wind and solar are essential to a sustainable energy future, but they don’t generate power all the time. How do we manage their intermittency without compromising reliability?
Nearly a billion people still lack reliable access to electricity. How do we close this gap to combat poverty and support global development?
Controlling CO₂ emissions is central to international climate and energy policy. How can fragmented national strategies be integrated into a cohesive global framework?
How to address these challenges?
Explore the Current Approach and Future Solution Sections.
Current Approach
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