Global Energy Center at COP28

November 30 – December 12, 2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center will be on the ground at COP28 to work alongside government, industry, civil society, and public stakeholders to discuss key issues and outcomes.

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GLOBAL DECARBONIZATION ACCELERATOR

December 2 – December 12, 2023
Global Decarbonization Accelerator Connect, Energy Transition Hub, COP28 Green Zone

Global Decarbonization Accelerator

The GEC is co-hosting the Global Decarbonization Accelerator (GDA) Connect space featuring panel discussions on accelerating pathways to net-zero, interviews, networking, and more.

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Agenda

Live from COP28

Global thought leaders discuss the role of cross-sector collaboration to reach decarbonization and climate goals, and how conversations at COP28 are influencing global implementation.

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GLOBAL ENERGY FORUM

December 5 & 7, 2023
COP28 Green Zone Connect Conference Center and St. Regis Dubai, The Palm

The 8th Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum will be held this December as the world’s top energy and climate decision-makers converge in the UAE for COP28.

The Forum takes place at a time of rapid transformation of the global energy landscape enabling a diverse community of industry executives, policymakers, and thought leaders to set the energy agenda for the year ahead while accounting for the geopolitical and economic implications of the changing energy system.

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Past events

Public Event Tue, November 14, 2023 • 4:00 am ET

The road to COP28: The energy transition in Central America

A conversation on opportunities, impediments, and key leverage points for the energy transition in Central America.
Americas Central America Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance
Online Event Tue, November 14, 2023 • 8:00 am ET

What to expect at COP28

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht – Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, Africa Center, and Global Energy Center host a discussion to understand what the COP28 conference should deliver, and how we should measure its success.
Africa Americas Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
Online Event Wed, November 15, 2023 • 5:00 am ET

Working toward net-zero: A conversation on advancing clean energy transitions at COP28

The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center hosts a conversation with The Hon. David Turk, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency.
Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions Geopolitics & Energy Security

PUBLICATIONS

The Global Energy Agenda: A look ahead to 2024

The Global Energy Center’s flagship publication.

The energy transition can shape a more inclusive world

By Damilola Ogunbiyi

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Europe needs a Green Deal that can meet the moment

By Michał Kurtyka

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Countries can only achieve carbon neutrality together

By Shin Hosaka

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Public funds alone can’t solve the climate crisis

By Mafalda Duarte

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Accelerating clean energy in emerging markets

By Sebastian Kind

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Toward net zero with a new generation of nuclear energy

By John Wagner

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Partner perspective: A catalyst for cleaner energy

By Scott Strazik

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Partner perspective: Climate policies must reflect developing world’s needs

By Majid Jafar

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A people-centric energy transformation

By H.E. Leila Benali

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Energy security as the foundation for Ukraine’s formula for peace

By German Galushchenko

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Partner perspective: Energy companies are essential to global climate solutions

By Mansoor Mohamed Al Hamed

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ALL ESSAYS

Timely commentary and analysis

EnergySource

Apr 8, 2026

The Hormuz crisis is making low-carbon energy strategies more expensive

By Alvin Camba

Shortages of sulfur, which is derived from oil and gas and is a key element for low-carbon energy technologies, has short- and long-term implications for renewable energy and energy security.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Apr 6, 2026

Why US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s grid and water systems would be counterproductive

By Joseph Webster, Ginger Matchett

Striking energy and water-related infrastructure in Iran would do little damage to the county's military capabilities. Instead, it would hurt civilians and potentially escalate the conflict.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Apr 3, 2026

How the Iran war could shift energy policies around the world

By Atlantic Council Experts

The Strait of Hormuz closure has sparked fuel shortages and soaring energy costs, but also new opportunities for energy producers. How different regions respond to these disruptions could reshape the future of energy markets and security.

Africa Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Apr 2, 2026

The Maritime Action Plan could be a platform for nuclear innovation at sea

By Joel Spangenberg

To ensure commercial and military competitiveness at sea, the United States should leverage its recently released Maritime Action Plan to incorporate nuclear power in its fleets.

Energy & Environment Indo-Pacific

EnergySource

Mar 30, 2026

Can Europe—finally—turn an energy shock into a path toward energy security?

By Charles Hendry

Europe keeps falling into the same energy trap. It instead needs to recognize its dependence on hydrocarbons and diversify supplies, even as it reduces reliance on them.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

EnergySource

Mar 30, 2026

The future of energy geopolitics is written in patents

By Andrei Covatariu

While access to fuel is critical for energy security, particularly today, technological innovation will play a central role in the future. This has major implications for Europe.

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

EnergySource

Mar 25, 2026

How the US can turn an energy emergency into an opportunity for resilience

By Troy Warshel

To ensure energy for the grid, data centers, the military, policymakers, and the Pentagon should work together on an innovative energy strategy.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Mar 23, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis will ripple across plastics and food supply chains, helping Beijing and Moscow, hurting Americans

By Joseph Webster and Kate Burnett

The oil and gas blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will tighten petrochemical and fertilizer markets, with geopolitical and economic implications for the United States.

China Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Mar 19, 2026

The Iran war tests Taiwan’s energy resilience

By Kevin Li

Taiwan's energy vulnerabilities are being sharply tested by supply disruptions from the conflict in Iran. Mitigating these risks will require both short-term crisis management and longer-term diversification of its energy mix.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Mar 12, 2026

Why Gulf security is critical to global security

By Omran Al-Kuwari

The world depends on Gulf stability. It is time to govern it that way.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Mar 12, 2026

The United States and OPEC in a polarized oil order

By Mahmoud Rashed

Oil price intervention in the form of SPR releases may lower prices in the short term, but the strategy could have unintended consequences down the road.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Mar 10, 2026

‘Energy dominance’ reconsidered: From domestic abundance to global strategic leverage

By Sara Vakhshouri

Recent geopolitical developments, including the war in Iran, reveal an expanding definition of "energy dominance."

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Mar 5, 2026

What the US can do to mitigate an impending energy crisis

By Ellen Wald

The United States has an opportunity to head off triple-digit crude oil prices by taking key steps.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Mar 3, 2026

How the broadening Middle East conflict could strengthen Russia’s hand

By Andrei Covatariu

As the US war with Iran expands, energy markets tighten—testing European resolve to phaseout Russian gas.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

EnergySource

Feb 25, 2026

Can Project Vault fortify the US industrial base against mineral chokepoints?

By Morgan D. Bazilian and Lt. Col. Jahara “FRANKY” Matisek

Project Vault will help the United States create a stockpile of critical minerals, but its success as a strategic asset will depend on its governance.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

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