safety-and-environment Mitigating climate change

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Mitigating climate change

The scientific concept to reduce the effects of climate change is to reduce carbon emissions resulting from various activities and practices in various petroleum operations, starting from the stages of exploration - production - refining and the accompanying burning of gas that produces carbon emissions, so the Petroleum Exploration and Production Authority, represented by the General Administration of Environment, Occupational Safety, Facilities Security and other departments, was keen to supervise the oil companies operating in the Republic of Yemen and the extent of their commitment to environmental specifications and laws and international treaties to reduce of carbon emissions and mitigation of climate change due to global warming.

The five main areas that help reduce the drivers of climate change through growth policies and options are as follows:

Carbon pricing

Carbon pricing systems send long-term signals to companies to create incentives to reduce polluting behaviors, invest in clean energy options, and devise low-emission methods.

End fossil fuel subsidies

By phasing out subsidies on harmful fossil fuels, countries can reallocate their resources to the most needy and effective areas, including targeted support for the poor.

Building resilient, low-carbon cities

Putting all the parts in place is part of the equation. Another part is building a sustainable future because all development activities are taking place in the context of climate change, and with careful planning of transport and land use, and energy efficiency standards, cities can be built in ways that prevent unsustainable patterns and reduce air pollution.

Increase energy efficiency and use of renewable energy

The cost of renewable energy continues to fall. In many countries, the cost of utility-scale renewable energy production is now lower than or equivalent at fossil fuel plants.

Apply climate-smart agriculture practices and forest expansion

Climate-smart farming practices help farms increase farm productivity and resilience to climate change effects such as drought, while at the same time serving as carbon sinks and helping to reduce emissions. Forests are also useful reservoirs for carbon absorption and storage in soil, trees and leaves.