ClimateJuly 15, 2026
contestation
/ˌkɒntɛˈsteɪʃən/
Definition
Active struggle, rivalry, or competition between parties over a limited resource or control of a strategic sector.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'contestari,' meaning to call to witness or to bring an action. It evolved through Middle French to signify a conflict or dispute between opposing parties.
In the news
The word describes the intense geopolitical competition over semiconductor manufacturing. It is used to contrast this highly concentrated rivalry with the more cooperative, interconnected approach needed for energy grids in Asean.
Energy is the new water, says climate ambassador Ravi Menon
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