Report: Technology and Renewable Energy… Session 10: Technology and Renewable Energy
The Comprehensive Youth Training Program for Climate Action continued its journey towards a safe and healthy future in its tenth session on July 30, 2024, with Engineer Mohammed Al-Yatari, Executive Director of the National Forum for Environment and Sustainable Development and a member of the Aman Initiative.
He began the session by asking participants to identify the countries that utilize renewable energy the most, after introducing the session’s content and main topics.
He delved into the importance and definition of renewable energy, its types, sources, and the countries that produce and consume it the most, such as Japan, China, the United States, India, and Italy. He highlighted the diversity in how these countries utilize renewable energy, from generating electricity to harnessing various forms like solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, and biomass energy.
Al-Yatari mentioned that Arab countries, including Yemen, use renewable energy minimally, with Yemen relying heavily on solar power due to the ongoing electricity outages caused by the war.
He pointed out that it is currently impossible to completely abandon fossil fuels and that it will take a significant amount of time, especially considering the evasion of some countries that have signed relevant treaties and agreements. This, he argued, exacerbates climate problems.
However, he noted that carbon footprint does not have a significant impact on climate change.
Al-Yatari emphasized that preserving the environment is essential for safeguarding human health and future generations.
He concluded by highlighting the importance of investing in renewable energy, as its materials, sources, and impacts contribute to environmental preservation.
