“It is unrealistic to expect individual nations to make, independently, the sacrifices necessary to conserve energy. International leadership and worldwide cooperation are essential if we expect to protect the world’s energy resources for future generations.”
The author of this topic suggests that international cooperation is a more effective way to deal with energy problem than to deal with it by individual nations. No doubt all countries agree that energy conservation is important for the survival of mankind, but obviously letting nations to deal with energy conservation individually is not a wise way to do so.
To begin with, different countries have different ways to conserve energy. It is highly beneficial to share knowledge among nations so as to identify best practices and flaws on the approaches. Experienced countries can deploy experts and lend resources to help developing countries on devising effective conservation strategies. For instance, Japan, a countries renowned for its strict and the most advanced polices on energy conservation, sets a very good example for other countries to follow. The technology used in Japan is now widely used in many countries around the world.
Moreover, agreements reached by nations can indirectly force nation to put efforts on energy conservation. Because level on energy consumption depends on human activities, restrictions and law is an effective way to ensure no overuse of energy. Sanction can be imposed for countries that violate agreements or consume unreasonably large amount of energy once standards and guidelines is enacted. The framework agreed by nations can also give milestone and target to countries on tackling energy problems.
Last but not least, actions taken by national leaders have positive impact on public awareness. Almost everyone of the world pays attentions to speeches made by world leaders such as Obama and Al Gore. Although critics argue that measures drawn by energy conservation meetings may not be a silver bullet to the problem, the emphasis on energy conservation encourages both public and private organization to take part in solving the problem. The concept of preserving non-renewable energy can be found in many business organizations.
In summary, global cooperation is crucial to energy conservation. If a nation is truly serious on conserving energy, it should actively work with other nation to save energy. Not only cooperation among nations can share precious energy saving information, but it can also guide nations with limited technology on achieving the goal.
The author of this topic suggests that international cooperation is a more effective way to deal with energy problem than to deal with it by individual nations. No doubt all countries agree that energy conservation is important for the survival of mankind, but obviously letting nations to deal with energy conservation individually is not a wise way to do so.
To begin with, different countries have different ways to conserve energy. It is highly beneficial to share knowledge among nations so as to identify best practices and flaws on the approaches. Experienced countries can deploy experts and lend resources to help developing countries on devising effective conservation strategies. For instance, Japan, a countries renowned for its strict and the most advanced polices on energy conservation, sets a very good example for other countries to follow. The technology used in Japan is now widely used in many countries around the world.
Moreover, agreements reached by nations can indirectly force nation to put efforts on energy conservation. Because level on energy consumption depends on human activities, restrictions and law is an effective way to ensure no overuse of energy. Sanction can be imposed for countries that violate agreements or consume unreasonably large amount of energy once standards and guidelines is enacted. The framework agreed by nations can also give milestone and target to countries on tackling energy problems.
Last but not least, actions taken by national leaders have positive impact on public awareness. Almost everyone of the world pays attentions to speeches made by world leaders such as Obama and Al Gore. Although critics argue that measures drawn by energy conservation meetings may not be a silver bullet to the problem, the emphasis on energy conservation encourages both public and private organization to take part in solving the problem. The concept of preserving non-renewable energy can be found in many business organizations.
In summary, global cooperation is crucial to energy conservation. If a nation is truly serious on conserving energy, it should actively work with other nation to save energy. Not only cooperation among nations can share precious energy saving information, but it can also guide nations with limited technology on achieving the goal.
