Geopolitics — role?
Study of power via geography and resources.
Fossil fuels — main types?
Oil, gas, coal; non-renewable, major GHG sources.
Fossil fuels — share?
Oil 31%, Gas 23%, Coal 26%.
Major oil reserve regions?
Middle East, Venezuela, Canada, Iran, Iraq.
Hormuz Strait — significance?
Carries 20% of global oil (~18 mb/d, 2020).
Hormuz Strait — significance?
Transits 20% of global oil.
Top natural gas producers?
Russia, US, Qatar, Iran.
Europe's energy dependency?
Dependence on Russian imports; supply risks.
Global climate treaties example?
UNFCCC and COP agreements.
Paris Agreement — goal?
Limit warming to below 2°C, pursue 1.5°C.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on GEOPO S2.
1. What is the main reason energy resource control influences geopolitics according to the course summary?
2. Which region holds the largest concentration of oil reserves according to the revision sheet?
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