Even though it seems that the world at large has reached an agreement that climate change is a serious threat to citizens of countries across the globe, there are still a number of obstacles that remain in place and will continue to make it difficult to implement meaningful changes on a worldwide scale. In developing countries, for example, Marlon Kobacker has pointed out that there does not yet seem to be a deep enough understanding regarding the importance of going beyond the bare minimum when it comes to the established green energy initiatives.

Raising the minimum standard would not necessarily be the ideal solution, especially since it would be far more effective to help industry leaders understand the far-reaching benefits of sustainable design and clean energy usage. This is particularly true with regard to the potential financial benefits associated with the implementation of sustainable design and a greater focus on renewable sources of energy. Of course, enlightening those in positions of authority is just one step for eliminating the barriers obstructing the broad acceptance of green energy principles.

There is also the clear need to not just create additional incentives for utilizing green energy to a greater degree, but there is an equally pressing need to eradicate the incentives that currently exist for the continued production and use of non-renewable sources of energy. It is unconscionable and remains quite unfortunate that many governments all over the world continue to subsidize the oil industry while simultaneously expressing a desire to do everything possible to immediately reduce carbon emissions.

The sustainable energy industry has made tremendous progress over the years, but it is still absolutely necessary for a greater degree of cooperation from the worldwide population to ensure that any remaining obstacles are removed as expeditiously as possible.