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Global Energy Forum

Jan 11, 2020

Energy security, energy access, and clean air: Meeting the challenges

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 2020 Global Energy Forum Setting the Scene: Energy Security, Energy Access, and Clean Air: Meeting the Challenges Speaker: Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency Location:  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Time:  10:15 a.m. Local Date:  Saturday, January 11, 2020 FATIH BIROL:  Excellencies, dear colleagues, a very good morning to all of you.  […]

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

International grid integration: Efficiencies, vulnerabilities, and strategic implications in Asia

By Phillip Cornell

In order to meet growing global demand for electricity, and in response to an increase in renewables, power networks and markets are evolving and becoming increasingly interconnected. South and Southeast Asia have already had some success with interconnections, and China’s vision and Belt and Road Initiative loom large in the region, but there are geopolitical concerns to contend with. Could a US model manage these concerns? What is the state of regional power markets in Asia and investment in regional grid infrastructure, and what responses are we already seeing to emerging trends?

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 9, 2020

Energy sector diversification: Meeting demographic challenges in the MENA region

By Bina Hussein

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to experience significant demographic growth by 2050, growth which will have to be met with commensurate economic expansion and job opportunities, or the region will risk an increase in political instability. To meet this challenge, countries in the region must diversify their economies beyond the energy sector and expand their energy sector beyond hydrocarbons. What are the key trends that MENA countries will have to contend with, what is already being done, and what further steps should be taken?

Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

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New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

The Russia-Ukraine energy divorce offers a chance for Europe to take control of its energy security 

By Olga Khakova

Ukraine’s closure of a pipeline that supplied Russian gas to Europe offers the European Union an opportunity to enhance its economic and energy security.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

AfricaSource

Dec 20, 2024

What to know about the Lobito Corridor—and how it may change how minerals move

By Sarah Way

The United States’ investment in the Lobito Corridor project marks a significant shift in Washington’s approach to engagement with African nations.

Africa Economy & Business

Report

Dec 19, 2024

What African producers of critical minerals can learn from Indonesia’s experience

By Bradford Simmons and Julien Marcilly

Indonesia and its success with resource nationalism can serve as an example for many mineral-rich African countries.

Africa Energy & Environment

In the News

Dec 18, 2024

Shaffer in NewsMaxWorld: Science Belongs at Universities, National Laboratories – Not the UN

By Brenda Shaffer

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Dec 16, 2024

Guyana’s low-carbon model for resource-led development

By Liliana Diaz

Guyana has emerged as a model for balancing economic development with environmental stewardship. Showing how the two goals need not conflict, Guyana is both capitalizing on its recent oil discoveries while also being a pioneer in biodiversity credits, expanding protected areas, and using oil revenue to finance renewable energy projects.

Caribbean Climate Change & Climate Action
G20 Summit in Rio

Econographics

Nov 27, 2024

Divided COP29 and G20 Summits: A taste of things to come

By Hung Tran

President-Elect Trump's "America First" approach is already raising concerns at the G20 and COP29.

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

AfricaSource

Nov 26, 2024

The US won’t gain a lead in the competition for Africa’s critical minerals without innovation

By Chris Moorman

If the United States wants to differentiate itself from competitors in the critical mineral sector, it will need to form partnerships with African countries that are economically feasible, environmentally sustainable, and ethical.

Africa China

In the News

Nov 25, 2024

Shaffer in RealClearEnergy: Return funding for reliable energy to the world’s poorest

By Brenda Shaffer

Africa Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Nov 19, 2024

Brazilian, US public-private partnerships key to regional energy security

By Bailee Mathews

On the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center hosted an event focused on strengthening collaboration on energy security between the US and Brazil. Brazil and the US are natural partners when it comes to navigating the energy transition with many opportunities for partnership.

Brazil Energy & Environment

Uncategorized

Nov 15, 2024

Cooper featured in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs on the energy transition

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

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