Assistant professor, Dr. Sovacool presented about the response to climate change by both institutional and individual. He focused more on the solutions for sectors involving energy supply and usage as it is the main cause of greenhouse gas emission.
Institutional actions for climate stabilization are actions by the governments, cabinets and congress to solve climate change. To control the energy supply, they can reduce the subsidies for fossil fuel and giving subsidies to clean energy producers. They can also limit the number of cars on the road by implementing taxes and fees on purchase of vehicles. Besides that, limiting number of driving days and encourage the use of public transport facilities or non-motorized forms of transport can reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. He also mentions several other methods that can be implement in sectors such as buildings, industries, agricultures and waste management.
As for what individuals can do, they can eat locally grown food and reduce the amount of meat they consume. Besides that, they can reduce the use of energy at home by using energy saving products and not to waste energy usage unnecessary. In addition, one can practice a more environmentally friendly lifestyle such as reuse, reduce, and recycle of materials that would cause pollution to the environment.
In conclusion, institutions can regulate the laws but it is still up to the individuals to make the difference by educating themselves and others to take actions to solve the climate change issues.