New Delhi, April 7 -- At a time when protectionism is rising around the world, global trade is witnessing dynamic changes and several countries are moving away from globalization, Mallika Ishwaran, chief economist at Shell, said that countries are likely to turn towards alternative energy sources to achieve energy security on their own.

In an interview, the chief economist at the energy major said that climate change would continue to be an issue of utmost importance and a matter of national interest for countries in a scenario where the global world is fragmented.

Citing Shell's projection on energy security scenarios, which talks about the dynamics of interdependence among countries and the quest for energy security, she said, "A key ...