Pouring cash into renewables projects in conflict zones creates long term assets for native communities, according to a university director.
David Mozersky, founding director of the Program on Conflict, Climate Change and Green Development at the University of California, said green energy schemes were preferable to fossil fuel based charitable projects.
Speaking at the ninth conference of the Future Energy Forum in Kazakhstan, he said: “Investment in Renewable Energy Sources (RES) creates long-term energy assets, unlike humanitarian missions based on fossil fuels.
“The financial mechanism will help to adapt the RES market and expand these markets in crisis and conflict areas.”
The forum, held in Astana last week, looked at the the role of renewable and sustainable energy sources in the development of the energy field and in ensuring people’s welfare.