Green Peace: How the Fight Against Climate Change Can Overcome Geopolitical Discord.

This article explores the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to clean energy in the face of geopolitical discord. It acknowledges concerns that climate change measures could exacerbate geopolitical issues and economic slowdowns, but argues that a swift transition to clean energy can stimulate economies, mitigate protectionist forces, and ease great-power tensions. The authors stress the importance of comprehensive policies that address both climate change and geopolitical concerns, and propose that a clean energy economy can bridge the gap between wealthy and impoverished nations while fostering geopolitical stability. The article also discusses the need for reforms in the World Bank to increase funding for clean energy and climate adaptation, and highlights the risks associated with extractive investments in lower-income countries. It suggests that governments can prevent negative outcomes by investing in other sectors and enforcing environmental and social standards. Additionally, the article addresses the challenges posed by trade tensions, protectionism, and great-power competition in the energy transition, and proposes solutions such as international cooperation, trade agreements, and carbon border mechanisms. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the United States and China in clean energy and climate diplomacy. Overall, the article advocates for ambitious action in the clean energy transition despite geopolitical challenges, and underscores the significance of a sustainable global economy in promoting peace and prosperity. [Extracted from the article]