Energy Transitions

This chapter addresses the opportunities for the Pacific region nations and territories to participate in the global transition from fossil to renewable energy supplies and, in so doing, gain greater autonomy, resilience and more equitable energy supplies and reduced contributions to the evolving crisis arising from excessive atmospheric carbon. Most of the region’s jurisdictions have made little historical contribution to that problem but many are particularly vulnerable to its impacts. A set of critical energy capture and conversion technologies is examined in the Pacific context, as are some key energy services in actual or potential transition, before examining progress and potential for improved policy, regulation, and support, such as technical training. Much has been achieved but much remains to be done and a supportive multinational effort is required to realize the potential.