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Jan 9, 2020

Transforming the power sector in developing countries: Geopolitics, poverty, and climate change in Bangladesh

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

As the South and Southeast Asian region faces increasing energy demand due to both population and economic growth, countries like Bangladesh must meet that demand while facing and overcoming critical environmental and energy security challenges. How is Bangladesh seeking to diversify its energy mix and establish more local and decarbonized power systems, and what are key opportunities for future government and foreign investment?

Bangladesh
Climate Change & Climate Action

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Transforming the power sector in developing countries: Geopolitics, poverty, and climate change in Pakistan

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

As the South and Southeast Asian region faces increasing energy demand due to both population and economic growth, countries like Pakistan must meet that demand while facing and overcoming critical environmental and energy security challenges. How is Pakistan seeking to diversify its energy mix and establish more local and decarbonized power systems, and what are key opportunities for future government and foreign investment?

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

The role of oil and gas companies in the energy transition

By Robert (“RJ”) Johnston, Reed Blakemore, and Randolph Bell

Many oil and gas companies have recognized the need to decarbonize the energy system to avoid the impacts of climate change. Initial industry efforts to play a role in the energy transition show sincerity and promise. Yet the urgent need for more oil and gas production for the foreseeable future suggests that a comprehensive framework for the oil and gas industry to support a low-carbon future while simultaneously ensuring the world has enough energy to meet development and economic growth goals has yet to be fully developed. What role can the oil and gas industry play lead the way to an energy-rich, globally prosperous, low-carbon future?

Energy Transitions
Oil and Gas

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Past events

Oct 29, 2019

Financing The Energy Transition

By Global Business & Economics

EIB President, Werner Hoyer, and a panel of experts discussed the importance of the clean energy alternatives, the obstacles the global economy faces and some new policy proposals introduced to ease the transition

Economy & Business
Energy & Environment

In the News

Oct 27, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Europe’s ‘green deal’ requires radical change

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

EnergySource

Oct 1, 2019

Youth climate activists aren’t just striking, they’re taking policy action

By Julia Pyper

Millions of young people around the world took to the streets for the Global Climate Strike to demand that governments take bolder action to address the climate crisis. But youth activists are not just skipping school to protest, they are also taking concrete steps to influence the policymaking process.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy Transitions

In the News

Sep 29, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus should heed UN climate summit’s call for action

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 25, 2019

Pyper quoted in KCRW on climate action summit and global climate strikes

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 24, 2019

Livingston quoted in S&P Global on industrial decaborbization

By Atlantic Council

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Sep 22, 2019

Livingston quoted in El Pais Semanal on climate action and industry

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Sep 6, 2019

Livingston for Aspenia: The energy transition and the race for resources

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

In the News

Jul 26, 2019

Livingston quoted in Telangana Today on geopolitics fueled by electrified systems

By Atlantic Council

Energy Transitions
Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jun 28, 2019

Beck in Bloomberg: INSIGHT: Hydrogen may be the next clean energy game changer

By Atlantic Council

Energy Transitions
Renewables & Advanced Energy

Experts