SIE2016 - T3 Effective Communication

In the article “How can Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition be sped up?” Daubach (2019) discusses the challenges Southeast Asia faces in regards to transiting towards clean energy and how to speed up the use of it. The article states that Southeast Asia is a diverse region with economies growing at different speeds. Therefore, a single approach will not be adequate in progressing towards a clean energy future; customized solutions are advised. Daubach mentions that in order to proceed with the transition, the usage of low-carbon technologies needs to be increased. However, Daubach also suggests the use of nuclear fusion is not affordable for Singapore. In addition, it is observed that countries like Singapore consume a large amount of energy, and need to look at new energy sources, together with lessening the usage of energy whilst preserving the same habits. While Daubach believes that Southeast Asia will be at risk of global warming if coal usage is not being cut off completely,