Watt Matters: The FORESIGHT energy transition podcast2 Feb 2024

Decarbonising amid geopolitical tensions

The energy transition is taking place in a complex world of ongoing historic geopolitical tensions and financial divides between countries. Lisa Fischer from climate think tank E3G joins the Watt Matters team to discuss decarbonisation policymaking in a complicated and adversarial world.

The world needs to decarbonise if it is to limit drastic global warming. However, this is happening in the context of growing conflicts and a varying list of priorities and ideologies.

With 2030 targets now just around the corner, richer nations need to show that the energy transition is possible and help make finance available to enable global change. All the while they need to ensure that they don’t get bogged down in overdependence on fuels, unreliable supply chains and stranded assets.

This requires a carefully planned approach to the energy transition that brings everyone along for the ride. In this episode, Lisa Fischer, programme lead at climate think tank E3G, joins the Watt Matters team to discuss navigating the decarbonisation pathway in a complex world.

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Illustration: Masha Krasnova-Shabaeva

Show notes:

Read the E3G report Lisa mentioned on gas demand reduction numbers here.

What Caught My Eye:

Lisa’s pick: Numbers showing Germany's heat pump market grew by 50% in 2023

David’s picks: White House Said to Delay Decision on Enormous Natural Gas Export Terminal

Hinkley Point C delay deals blow to UK energy strategy

Michaela’s pick: Charting Europe’s path towards an ambitious 2040 climate goal

Jan’s pick: Flex-ability for all: Pursuing socially inclusive demand-side flexibility in Europe

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