Energy Transition, Climate Change, and COVID-19: Economic Impacts of the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy, particularly on energy security and the process of clean energy transition. This edited volume presents a range of theoretical and empirical research on these topics, focusing on four major themes: the impact of crises on energy security, the role of resilient energy systems in society, the challenges of clean energy transition, and the economic impacts of COVID-19 on climate change. The volume will be of interest to researchers, students, and policy professionals involved in these fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world economy, particularly in the energy sector. The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic's scope and duration has made it difficult to predict energy security and the progress of the clean energy transition. In response, this edited volume brings together a diverse range of theoretical and empirical research to explore the nexus of the pandemic and energy, resource, and environmental economics. The chapters in the book focus on four key themes: the impact of crises on energy security, the role of resilient energy systems in society, the challenges of clean energy transition, and the economic impacts of COVID-19 on climate change.

By providing rigorous analysis of an evolving situation, this volume will be of interest to researchers, students, and policy professionals in energy economics, environmental economics, resource economics, and climate change. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of resilient energy systems and the need for a rapid transition to clean energy sources. It has also exposed the economic vulnerabilities of certain industries and the need for targeted support to mitigate the impact of the crisis.

The chapters in this volume offer valuable insights into these topics and provide a roadmap for policymakers and industry professionals to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors draw on a range of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence to assess the impact of the pandemic on energy demand, supply, and prices, as well as the policy responses to date. They also explore the long-term implications of the pandemic on energy systems, including the potential for increased renewable energy adoption, the role of digital technologies in the energy transition, and the need for international cooperation to address climate change.

In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the energy sector, but it has also presented opportunities for innovation and transformation. This edited volume provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the future of energy and climate change, and it will be of interest to a wide range of professionals and stakeholders.

Weight: 409g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030797157
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021