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Moving towards NetZero Carbon
Thailand is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with the greatest impacts likely to come from flooding events. Thailand’s agriculture sector could be significantly affected, whereby productivity decreases with the warming climate(World Bank and ADB, 2021) .
The energy system of Chiang Rai is well-positioned for an accelerated decarbonization effort as the required net-zero technologies in decarbonizing its energy systems are readily available and matured, namely electric vehicles, electric cooking stoves, and renewable power technologies. Decarbonizing its electricity supply is key for deep decarbonization as it contributes around 29 per cent of the total GHG emissions in 2018. A decarbonized electricity supply is also required to complement the hastened adoption of electricity-based technologies, such as electric vehicles and electric cooking stoves, to realize the greatest potential of electrification.
Efforts from all levels and sectors are imperative in the emission race to net zero. These include a clear and well-guided transition plan from the provincial and national government, and citizens’ participation. The latter is often a challenge due to barriers such as low climate-conscious and low purchasing power to transition to a more sustainable lifestyle. Thus, energy conservation awareness programs and easier access to sustainable choices are key to encouraging the widespread adoption of efficient technologies, such as electric vehicles. Additionally, financial incentives can aid the transition, particularly at the early stage.
Thailand is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with the greatest impacts likely to come from flooding events. Thailand’s agriculture sector could be significantly affected, whereby productivity decreases with the warming climate
The energy system of Chiang Rai is well-positioned for an accelerated decarbonization effort as the required net-zero technologies in decarbonizing its energy systems are readily available and matured, namely electric vehicles, electric cooking stoves, and renewable power technologies. Decarbonizing its electricity supply is key for deep decarbonization as it contributes around 29 per cent of the total GHG emissions in 2018. A decarbonized electricity supply is also required to complement the hastened adoption of electricity-based technologies, such as electric vehicles and electric cooking stoves, to realize the greatest potential of electrification.
Efforts from all levels and sectors are imperative in the emission race to net zero. These include a clear and well-guided transition plan from the provincial and national government, and citizens’ participation. The latter is often a challenge due to barriers such as low climate-conscious and low purchasing power to transition to a more sustainable lifestyle. Thus, energy conservation awareness programs and easier access to sustainable choices are key to encouraging the widespread adoption of efficient technologies, such as electric vehicles. Additionally, financial incentives can aid the transition, particularly at the early stage.
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