Summary

The food and fuel crises are largely a question of energy security and development which are essential for both human and societal progress. By shifting our vision of energy from scarcity to assets with multiple forms, we can uncover ways in which existing institutional capacities can increase societal well-being despite growing concerns over economic and resource constraints. This requires acknowledging the differing demands in the developed and developing world with a focus on small-scale infrastructure reform. Thus, by enhancing household resilience tied to an agenda of industry growth, societal development progresses in tandem with increasing awareness of accounting environmental assets.