Energy Economy and Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

Energy is a vital resource that drives economic growth and development, but its use has significant environmental and social implications. The role of energy in sustainable development has become increasingly important in recent years. The world is currently facing unprecedented challenges related to energy use, such as climate change, energy security, and access to modern energy services. These challenges have highlighted the need for a transition to a sustainable energy system that supports development goals. This call for papers seeks to explore the intersections of energy economy and sustainable development, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities involved in achieving a sustainable energy future.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Energy and sustainable development: What are the implications of energy use on development goals, such as poverty reduction, health, education, and gender equality?
• Energy access and equity: How can access to modern energy services be improved for underserved populations while ensuring equity and social justice?
• Energy and climate change: What are the implications of energy use on climate change and how can the energy sector contribute to global efforts to mitigate and adapt to its impacts?
• Energy security and governance: What are the challenges and opportunities for energy security and governance in the context of sustainable development?
• Energy innovation and entrepreneurship: How can innovation and entrepreneurship in the energy sector contribute to sustainable development goals?
• Energy policy and regulation: What are the policy and regulatory frameworks needed to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy system?
• Energy and the circular economy: How can the principles of the circular economy be applied to the energy sector to promote sustainable development?

Dr. Xiaohang Ren
Dr. Yukun Shi
Guest Editors

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