 The COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war on Ukraine have had a significant impact on the global economy, including the energy sector. The pandemic caused drastic fluctuations in energy demand, oil price shocks, disruptions in energy supply chains, and hampered energy investments. Meanwhile, the war has resulted in higher energy prices and energy security challenges. These crises have created both opportunities and challenges for low-carbon energy transitions and mitigating climate change. Initially, the pandemic showed the extent of lifestyle and behavioral changes in a short period of time, highlighting the importance of science-based policy advice. Similarly, the war demonstrated the need for greater energy diversification and reliance on local renewable energy sources. However, the early evidence suggests that policymakers are focusing on short-term, seemingly quicker solutions, such as supporting the incumbent energy industry to save the economy and looking for new fossil fuel supply routes to enhance energy security. This could lead to further lock-in of fossil fuels, which would be detrimental to efforts towards climate-friendly energy transitions. Therefore, we must take advantage of. This article was authored by Benham Zakiri, Katya Polovets, Leonardo Baretogomez, and others. We are article.tv. Links in the description below.