Higher education will be key as the world attempts to move to low-carbon energy systems, according to experts at a recent international conference.
The World Future Energy Summit (WFES), which took place in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi from 15-17 January, brought together business leaders, government representatives, non-governmental organisations, teachers and students, many of whom stressed the importance of education in attaining renewable energy goals.
“We need broad-based education, but this is actually lagging behind the momentum for renewable energy in society,” said Professor Dr Kornelis Blok, a lecturer at the University of Utrecht and director of science of the Dutch-based Ecofys Group, an international consultancy in renewable energy and climate policy.
“We not only need to educate students who can work in future renewable energy areas, but we need to train already established professionals in how to use the new technologies,” he toldUniversity World News.
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