Abstract.
The world’s over-reliance on fossil fuels as a source of energy has led to tremendous developments. However, it has negatively impacted the ecosystem such that, if not checked, it will lead to dire consequences to the current population and jeopardize future generations’ wellbeing. The natural capital, being finite, can only sustain the world for several years. This paper analyses how various dimensions, technical, technological, economic, social, institutional, and political, interact with sustainability. It also proposes the best approach to achieving sustainability. This paper uses other published researches and books in the analysis to find out that there is no single methodology that will optimize sustainability. A multifaceted approach is ideal. It will take individuals, corporates, civil societies, non-state organizations, and governments to sustain sustainability significantly. All the above-listed dimensions influence environmental sustainability making it imperative to use relevant approaches in pursuing energy and environmental sustainability. Besides, cross-sector and intergovernmental methodologies are vital in achieving sustainable development. For instance, political leadership, governance, policy, and legislation can influence other sustainable development dimensions in achieving overall energy and environmental sustainability objectives. Sustainability needs to be a global top priority list and executed as a matter of urgency.
Conclusion.
The world risks depletion of energy reserves if the current consumption trends continue. An urgent need for a paradigm shift to renewable energy alternatives is long overdue. Fossil fuels under the earth and resources are fixed, but the population and the demand increase daily. Examples of green or clean energies include biogas, wind, geothermal, hydro, biomass, and solar fuels. Besides, the current and future generations are at risk of having a dirty ecosystem that causes illnesses and unable to supply their needs. The persistent increase of carbon dioxide emissions, the oxides of nitrogen, sulfur, and methane to the atmosphere is detrimental to humanity’s health. Moreover, other human activities, like agriculture, lead to deforestation and emissions, and need urgent mitigation to revert the consequences. An all-inclusive approach that employs the technical, technological, economic, social, institutional, and political dimensions will increase efficiency in creating a green economy.