COP28 Covered - The Daily Podcast
07 | Energy Day special – Will we achieve a fossil fuel phase-out?
Dec 5, 2023
An expert from the World Benchmarking Alliance, an advocate from Sustainable Energy Access Forum Kenya, and a pioneer from Reactive Technologies join this episode. They discuss the global 'phase-out' of fossil fuels, energy accountability, just transition, challenges in transitioning the grid, and the lack of preparation for renewables and electric vehicles at COP28.
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- Efforts are needed to reach marginalized communities in Kenya and ensure that access to electricity includes the ability to use it for various purposes beyond basic needs.
- Supportive policies, regulatory frameworks, and planning frameworks are essential to drive investment in grid modernization and updates, and to enable the rapid connection and operation of renewables.
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The Challenge of Achieving Universal Energy Access
Brian Ameni, coordinator of the Sustainable Energy Access Forum Kenya and Power Up Kenya, discusses the challenge of achieving universal energy access in Kenya and Africa. While Kenya has made progress with 75% of Kenyans having access to electricity, affordability and reliability remain barriers for many. Efforts are needed to reach marginalized communities and ensure that access to electricity includes the ability to use it for various purposes beyond just basic needs. Partnerships and investments in grassroots communities are crucial for mobilizing resources and amplifying the voices of those most affected by the impacts of climate change.
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