Diversification is key, the speed with which previously oil-dependent countries embrace diversification will be a factor in how well they thrive during the energy transition that is now underway. Rachel Kyte More Quotes by Rachel Kyte More Quotes From Rachel Kyte There are still fossil fuel subsidies from G7 countries — that's ridiculous, why we are subsidizing something we know is killing our children, poisoning them and affecting their ability to learn ? That's beyond me. Rachel Kyte top-news We have to provide cooling in a super-efficient way. Rachel Kyte environment With low oil prices, it is the time to do it -- and the countries who are doing it now are reaping the rewards. Rachel Kyte environment Low oil prices … and the need for clean air and secure supply chains of food and water all reinforce the wisdom of the UAE in taking a long-term view and moving to be a leader in renewable energy and energy productivity, now we hope the UAE can share its lessons in the GCC and across the developing world. Rachel Kyte environment The implications of unmitigated climate change for the UAE make its cities unbearably hot, water even more scarce and the region more unstable, action alone and collectively to live in balance with the planet is fundamental for UAE's future prosperity. Rachel Kyte environment I personally think it is outrageous that with all of the capabilities we have, we've got women who have the choice of imperiling their children's health or eating because they have no alternative but unclean cooking. Or the entrepreneur that can't employ any more people because his power is one hour on, six hours off, so yes, we're going to get this done earlier. Rachel Kyte environment There is no uncertainty about where we are trying to get to, figuring out how to build a framework that will support investment in the right direction is this year's work. Rachel Kyte environment You can't give birth safely if the midwife is holding a torch between her teeth. Rachel Kyte environment The technology revolution is happening on its own, the policy revolution is stuck or nascent in places, and then the finance revolution has to keep up with both. Rachel Kyte environment Lots of those pieces are now more in place than they have ever been, but everything is cyclical, and now we are starting to see a little bit of softening in demand from developing countries because of oil. Rachel Kyte environment There is no long-term gain from having those subsidies in place. There is no reason to not do it. Rachel Kyte environment There are quite substantial amounts of money on the table, but that money has to be translated into kilowatt hours and (more) people connected really quite quickly. Rachel Kyte environment For conflict-affected states, where fragility is really an issue as well, then you are consistently weighing up the need for short-term energy access. Rachel Kyte energy Every country will need to manage an orderly transition to low-carbon growth and resilient development. Rachel Kyte environment
