Why Does Energy Security Matter?

Energy security is a crucial issue for a country. It's also an issue that can't be ignored, as it will affect everything from your economy to the environment. Energy security is a multidimensional concept. It incorporates a country or region's social, economic, political, legal, and regulatory aspects. Water, Energy, and Food (WEF) are boundary conditions for global security and sustainable development. Energy security is a nationally as well as internationally acclaimed phenomenon. Pakistan’s Vision 2025 defines energy security as, “the access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all”. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) defines energy security as, ‘‘Continuous availability of energy in varied forms, in sufficient quantities and at reasonable prices’’.

Pakistan ranked 134^th in the WEF Nexus Index, with a 50.9 Index value. Individually, valued at 51.2 for the water pillar, 51.8 for the energy pillar, and 49.8 for the food pillar. 

Energy security is a function of three interrelated issues: power generation, transportation infrastructure, and energy efficiency. All three must be addressed to ensure that there will always be enough electricity available when it is needed most—during peak hours of demand when everyone uses their appliances at once—and that there are fuel sources available at reasonable prices when fossil fuels run out and cannot be replaced with renewables like wind or solar power without any downtime at all. Energy security is the ability to sustainably meet all of one's energy needs. Whether this means having enough electricity in your home enough oil to heat your house, or enough natural gas to boil water, this concept is of utmost importance to any country that has a high standard of living. Energy security also plays a key role in food, water, and energy security as well as environmental sustainability.

The problem with energy security today is that we are not seeing the same rates of growth as we did in the past. Many countries are seeing declines in their economy due to factors like climate change and population growth. And yet these trends have not led them down the path towards sustainable energy use or increased technology for clean energy solutions – instead, they are relying on more fossil fuels which will contribute even more greenhouse gases into our atmosphere over time if left unchecked!

As the world's population continues to grow, and as the energy demand grows, it is clear that our reliance on fossil fuels will only increase. This has led many people to wonder: 

how can we ensure that we have enough energy security?

Sustainability is one way to achieve energy security. Sustainable energy sources are those that provide a steady supply of energy, without having to rely on expensive imports or excessive use of fossil fuels. Sustainable sources include renewable resources like wind and solar power, as well as natural gas, which is a more environmentally friendly alternative to coal.

When we look at energy security, we need to take into account some key things: The threat of climate change and global warming is real, and it's caused by human activity. We need to reduce carbon emissions to combat global warming! Energy is a finite resource. If we don't use it wisely, we could run out of it soon—and that could lead to significant economic problems for us all. There are many ways we can improve our energy security: from building wind farms and solar panels on rooftops to investing in clean energy research and development (R&D).

How would the country fuel its military against the threats of terrorism and extremism without acknowledging the importance of energy security?

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Areeba Abid, Haider Tanoli, Irfan Haider, Talha Khaliq

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