GEOPO S2

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Energy Geopolitics and Climate Policy - Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

  • Fossil fuels: Oil, gas, coal are primary energy sources, non-renewable, major GHG emitters.
  • Major oil reserves are concentrated in Middle East, Venezuela, Canada, Iran, Iraq; Hormuz Strait transits 20% of global oil.
  • Russia, US, Qatar, Iran dominate global natural gas reserves and production.
  • Europe's energy dependency on Russia exposes supply risks, especially highlighted during Russo-Ukrainian war.
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UN climate treaties (UNFCCC, COPs) guide global climate action.
  • Paris Agreement (2015): limit warming to below 2°C, pursue 1.5°C; $100 billion Green Fund established.
  • COP26 (2021) commitments: reduce methane emissions (-30%), curb deforestation; coal phase-out incomplete.
  • Major countries’ carbon neutrality targets: US (2050), China (2060), EU (2050), India (2070).
  • Energy transition requires ~$61 trillion investment globally by 2050; China leads green finance.
  • IPCC provides scientific assessments forecasting climate impacts and guiding policy.

2. 🧩 Key Structures & Components

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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?

3. Which of the following best describes the current global focus of energy demand growth as detailed in the course?

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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.

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