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Muhammad
Rizkie Aziz
1415061031
Energy and Environment
Energy use and supply is of fundamental importance to
society and, with the possible exception of agriculture and forestry, has made
the greatest impact on the environment of any human activity - a result of the
large scale and pervasive nature of energy related activities. Although energy
and environment concerns were originally local in character - for example,
problems associated with extraction, transport or noxious emissions - they have
now widened to cover regional and global issues such as acid rain and the
greenhouse effect. Such problems have now become major political issues and the
subject of international debate and regulation. It is for this reason that
there is a need for a journal dedicated to energy and environment issues.In
many regards energy and environmental objectives go hand in hand, such as: 1.energy efficiency and reducing energy use: saving energy can help avoid impacts associated with extractive industries and with energy generation, transformation, distribution and consumption in general. It can help reducing GHG emissions, air pollution, impacts to surface and ground waters, habitat fragmentation and biodiversity disturbance through infrastructure and land use, etc. The EU has put forward several measures to improve efficiency at all stages of the energy chain and it is aiming for a 20% cut in Europe's annual primary energy consumption by 2020.
2.measures to increase the share of sustainable renewable energy sources in the energy mix can lower overall environmental and climatic pressures compared to other forms of energy. Such measures can also contribute to improved resource efficiency where they result in a more efficient utilisation of non-recyclable waste streams.
3.Measures aiming at using resources in a more efficient way also contribute to reducing energy demand: this is in particular the case when products are re-used, materials recycled, when all production and consumption chains are organised in a more efficient way.
ABOUT THE E&E PROGRAM
The E&E secondary field is designed to increase students' exposure to, and literacy in, the interdisciplinary nature of issues related to energy and the environment. 'Energy' refers to the production, distribution, and use of energy by individuals and society for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes - i.e., energy in the context of supporting the quality of both life and the economy. This includes the various technologies, policies, and challenges associated with meeting the increasing global energy demands in the 21st century and beyond. 'Environment' refers to the understanding the relationships and balances of the natural and constructed world around us, at scales both local and global. This includes understanding how anthropogenic activities and policies affect the environment, such as the intimate relationship between energy demand, environmental quality, and climate change.
The E&E secondary field is designed to increase students' exposure to, and literacy in, the interdisciplinary nature of issues related to energy and the environment. 'Energy' refers to the production, distribution, and use of energy by individuals and society for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes - i.e., energy in the context of supporting the quality of both life and the economy. This includes the various technologies, policies, and challenges associated with meeting the increasing global energy demands in the 21st century and beyond. 'Environment' refers to the understanding the relationships and balances of the natural and constructed world around us, at scales both local and global. This includes understanding how anthropogenic activities and policies affect the environment, such as the intimate relationship between energy demand, environmental quality, and climate change.
Students from a wide range of concentrations, including the humanities, are invited to participate in the program to explore how different disciplinary perspectives on energy and environment intersect and inform one another. For example, a student concentrating in English may wish to increase their knowledge of the environment and energy from the perspectives of environmental literature or history. Or, a student in the physical sciences may want to build upon their training by improving their understanding of climate dynamics and energy production to support their interest in materials science research and energy storage. All participating students share exposure to the core issues related to climate change, the consequences of energy choices, and changes in our physical and biological environment, preparing them to make informed professional and personal decisions about some of the most pressing societal challenges of the 21st century.
Objectives of EEP Indonesia
Energy and Environment Partnership with Indonesia (EEP Indonesia)
programme, financed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) and
implemented in cooperation with the Directorate General of New, Renewable
Energy and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
of Indonesia (Directorate of Bioenergy), provides funding for renewable energy,
especially bioenergy related projects, studies, capacity development and
information sharing in the provinces of Central Kalimantan and Riau. In
addition EEP Indonesia contributes to the development of renewable energy
friendly policies both in the programme target provinces and at the central
level in Indonesia.
The Energy and Environment
concentration provides students with the robust industry knowledge and an
analytic toolkit to develop and implement solutions across the key energy and
environment resource challenges in the world today. Students are uniquely
trained to integrate issues facing public, private, and nonprofit firms in this
industry.
In addition to dozens of specialized
courses available from world-class faculty, students learn practical insights
through internships, corporate engagement with New York City’s business
community, and hands-on Capstone Workshops driving solutions to industry
challenges around the world. SIPA’s Center on Global Energy Policy attracts
global industry leaders as Fellows and program participants, while providing
cutting-edge research on timely topics. The program also draws on related
activities across Columbia University, from the Earth Institute to the schools
of business, law, science, and public health. In all, SIPA’s Energy and
Environment concentration offers an unrivaled set of resources and programs to
train experts in this field. Based on their interest, students can further
specialize in one of three tracks:
1.Global Energy Management and
Policy (GEMP)
2.Energy & Resource Management
(ERM)
3.Environmental Policy &
Management (EPM)
This track is designed for students
interested in international energy resource management and related public
policy issues. The curriculum provides a thorough understanding of energy
industry fundamentals, including the structure and operation of international
energy systems and of the business organizations involved in the producing,
transporting, and marketing of energy products. It examines economic,
environmental, and social policies applicable to energy development and
consumption; political and strategic issues arising from the unequal distribution
of global energy resources; and the impact of technological change on the
future role of energy in the global economy. Electives are available to permit
students to pursue detailed study in such areas as energy project finance,
petroleum markets and trading, electricity markets, alternative energies, the
geopolitics of oil, and marine transportation systems.
- Multi.science.co.uk
- www.eepindonesia.org
