Dear Colleagues,

Energy policy plays a crucial role in achieving the sustainable development of the global energy markets. Sustainable development goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring energy access, and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, are crucial for achieving a sustainable and resilient future. In this vein, sustainable development requires balancing economic, social, and environmental factors, which is particularly challenging in the energy sector due to its significant impact on climate change, air quality, and natural resources. Effective energy policies aim to ensure the affordability, accessibility, reliability, and sustainability of energy sources while promoting energy efficiency and conservation. This involves promoting renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro power, and reducing reliance on non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels. Moreover, sustainable development requires international cooperation and coordination to address global energy challenges. This includes promoting energy access in developing countries, reducing energy poverty, and improving energy security. In summary, energy policy plays a critical role in promoting the sustainable development of the global energy markets by balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations, promoting renewable energy sources, and encouraging international cooperation and coordination.

The aim of the Special Issue is to examine the impact of energy policies on the sustainable development of global energy markets. Energy policies are directly linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. To achieve SDG 7, countries need to develop and implement effective energy policies that prioritize the use of renewable energy sources and promote energy efficiency. This involves investing in clean energy technologies, improving energy infrastructure, and providing energy access to underserved communities. Moreover, energy policies have a significant impact on the achievement of other SDGs, such as SDG 13 on climate action; SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth; and SDG 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure. For instance, energy policies that promote the use of renewable energy sources can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, while also creating jobs and promoting economic growth.

We kindly invite high-quality papers that concentrate on energy policies and the worldwide energy market for the Special Issue. The Special Issue aims to feature empirical results that are significant for policymakers and regulators.

Prof. Dr. Seyfettin Erdoǧan
Prof. Dr. Ayfer Gedikli
Prof. Dr. Emrah Ismail Çevik
Guest Editors

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• sustainable development
• energy policies
• global energy market