From Climate Goals to Geopolitical Games: The battlefor Green Technology Supremacy

BIPSS Research Intern Farhana Rashid explores in this commentary about the global competition for green technology supremacy, emphasizing its economic, environmental, and geopolitical significance. She discusses the accelerating shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, adding the role of China as the dominant force in clean technology production and supply chains. The commentary also examines Western responses, particularly from the U.S. and EU, which aim to reduce dependence on China through subsidies, trade policies, and investments in domestic green tech industries. While competition is intensifying, the commentary underscores the need for international cooperation to combat climate change effectively, balancing geopolitical tensions with the urgency of a sustainable energy transition.