As global energy markets remain volatile and the price of oil high due to instability and conflict in the Middle East, more countries are looking at investing in renewables to shield their economies from the shocks caused by fossil fuel reliance, rein in import bills – and meet key climate action targets.
27 April 2026 - Unlike oil and gas, which expose countries to price spikes and geopolitical risk, renewables offer stable, domestically produced power that can strengthen energy security, cut emissions of harmful greenhouse gases and support long-term growth.
In the second in our series focusing on how renewables are shaping the future of energy security, UN News looks at four countries which are striving to increase the share of greener energy sources.
Why it matters:
As The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in March: “The fastest path to energy security, economic security, and national security is clear: speed up a just transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy.”