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Land-Use Competition between Biodiversity and Net Zero Goals
…for land use. To ensure that the tripling of renewable energy capacity by 2030 aligns with the goal of protecting 30% of the planet’s land and water by the same date, robust mechanisms that direct solar and wind projects away from the world’s most biodiverse areas are needed. To address the potential impacts of renewable development on biodiversity, the IEA developed the Renewable Energy and Land-Use Model (REALM), which identifies areas of overlap between renewable projects, critical mineral mining, and conservation priorities. Using Canada as a case study, this report highlights areas of potential land-use conflict…
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Energy Transition Review for Enhancing Co-operation
…sector is undergoing a period of significant transformation, with rapidly rising electricity demand and evolving policy priorities. Electricity demand is projected to grow at an annual average of 5.4% between 2026 and 2030, driven by sustained economic and population growth, industrial development and electrification of end uses. Fossil fuels are currently the dominant source of power generation, reflecting existing resource endowments and infrastructure, but also exposing the system to global price volatility and import dependence.Renewable energy presents major opportunities for the Philippines to diversify its power supply and meet growing demand. Government targets aim to increase the share…
