2024 Aspen-Columbia Global Energy Forum Report: Managing a Just and Affordable Clean Energy Transition in the Era of Energy Security and Geopolitics
Sources:
Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program
Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA
Date:
11 July 2024
The 2024 Aspen-Columbia Global Energy Forum took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This annual convening gethered leaders from government, civil society, industry, and academia under the theme “managing a just and affordable clean energy transition in the era of energy security and geopolitics.” A guiding principle of the forum was the belief that North-South dialogue is key to solving the climate crisis. This report details the rich discussions and key takeaways from this event, including accelerating investment in clean energy, multilateral development banks, industrial policy, new global trade policy, oil and gas sectors, innovative clean technology, geopolitical risks, and how the U.S. elections could impact U.S. climate targets.