Policies that respond to climate change and other environmental issues will increasingly
impact the development of the global energy sector. The transition to low-carbon economies
will need to be carefully managed, as the provision of secure, affordable energy is
critical for economic growth and social development. More than ever, there is a need
for a fuller understanding of the opportunities to promote synergies between energy,
environmental and climate policies. Energy, Climate Change, and Environment: 2014
Insights helps address this need with in-depth analysis of selected policy questions
at the energy-climate interface, including:How can we accelerate the transition from
(i.e. "unlock") existing high-emissions infrastructure?What are the best ways to design
cost-effective emissions trading systems that fit with national circumstances?What
are some alternative energy-specific metrics that support near-term emissions reductions
and long-term decarbonisation of the energy sector?And, in the special focus of this
report, can curbing local air pollution help reconcile energy priorities with environmental
sustainability, including greenhouse gas mitigation?Addressing these questions will
help inform decisions that can boost decarbonisation of the energy sector while taking
into account security and economic objectives.This report also features an update
of key energy and emissions statistics for ten world regions that should interest
energy practitioners and climate policy makers alike.