Latin America Global Insertion Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

This Element focuses on Latin American fossil fuel producer countries and how they are dealing with the transition towards a greener energy matrix. The challenges involved are multiple and ethical in substance. In particular a worldwide expansion in clean energies would reduce climate change physical risks. A rapid transition however induces the irruption of a new (financial) risk. The energy transition in addition could be thought of as a new arena for political disputes. Finally it evaluates the relevance of monetary policy and financial regulation to tackle the issue from a macro perspective. Energy transition however have also long-term but uncertain consequences on the national economy. Henceforth and in order to minimize risks a long-term strategic vision of the challenge confronted by the region becomes mandatory. To tackle all these problems this Element profits from contributions of different disciplines.