The global reliance on fossil fuels, which account for 79% of total energy use (International Energy Agency [IEA], 2024), increases greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbates climate change, and threatens biodiversity. International initiatives, such as the 2022 United Nations Climate Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, promote renewable energy solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal to attain energy independence and minimise high-impact fossil fuel consumption. "Lower-tension fossil fuel" initiatives, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and liquefied natural gas (LNG), seek to reduce environmental and geopolitical repercussions. This qualitative study, conducted in six countries (Nigeria, India, Brazil, Germany, Kenya, and the United States), investigates stakeholder perspectives on the transition to renewables. Renewables lower emissions by up to 30%, provide 5.2 million jobs worldwide (IRENA, 2024), and improve energy security. High capital costs, legislative inconsistency, and fossil fuel lobbying all pose challenges. Policies such as Germany's Energiewende and Kenya's geothermal efforts provide scalable examples. Transitioning to renewable energy is crucial for long-term development, necessitating international cooperation and creative finance.