Masoud Pezeshkian, our country's president, emphasized the importance of energy as one of the main infrastructures for economic and social development at the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, he stated that energy can be the driving force for development and a guarantee of economic security, urging countries to cooperate with each other.
Global Energy Challenges
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy demand is expected to grow by more than 2 percent in 2024, and electricity consumption will also increase by nearly 4.5 percent. These figures indicate serious challenges in energy supply and the necessity of addressing this issue in global policymaking.
Currently, about 666 million people in the world do not have access to electricity, and over 2 billion people still use polluting fuels for cooking. This situation further underscores the need for attention to sustainable energy development.
Investment in the Energy Sector
The International Energy Agency has also reported that global investment in the energy sector will exceed $3 trillion in 2024, with about $2 trillion allocated to clean energy. These investments can help improve the quality of life and reduce environmental problems.
Pezeshkian further emphasized that to transform energy into a sustainable and effective resource for development, there is a need for international cooperation and structural reforms in countries. He also pointed to the necessity of efficiency and reforming consumption patterns, stating that merely increasing production capacity cannot solve the issues.
Ultimately, our country's president called for serious attention to energy governance and making smart decisions in this area to best utilize existing potentials. He stressed that energy should be regarded as a tool for the development and advancement of society.
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