Is it possible to have a sustainable economy without first having a sustainable energy system?
This research addresses a critical gap in economic theory by mapping the direct correlation between energy and economic development across the EU.
Using data from 2014 to 2021, the study demonstrates that energy is not just a commodity, but the foundational mechanism that enables sustainable growth.
The findings explicitly show that while the EU is moving toward its climate goals, there is a deep disparity in how different countries integrate energy sustainability into their economic plans.
By using advanced statistical methods to track these trends, the authors provide practical conclusions for policymakers: to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the focus must remain on the production and supply of energy as the primary driver of modern economic life.
Learn more about this study here: https://doi.org/10.3390/en17071775
Reference
Jędrzejczak-Gas, J., Wyrwa, J., & Barska, A. (2024). Sustainable Energy Development and Sustainable Economic Development in EU Countries. Energies, 17(7), 1775.