Global Energy Forum at COP28

December 5, 2023

December 7, 2023

The annual Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum convenes the world’s top energy and foreign policy decision makers to set the global energy agenda for the year ahead and examine the longer-term geopolitical and geo-economic implications of the changing energy system.

The Global Energy Forum at COP28 took place at a time of rapid transformation of the global energy landscape and enabled a diverse community of industry executives, policymakers, and thought leaders to come together. This year’s Forum featured an in person and virtual audience at the COP28 Green Zone Connect Conference Center (December 5) and the St. Regis Dubai, The Palm (December 7).

For more information on GEF at COP28, please contact the team at GEF@AtlanticCouncil.org.

Coverage

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Recap the event

New Atlanticist Dec 8, 2023

Technology leaders warn that 2030 climate aims are at risk without accelerated support for innovation

By Nick Fouriezos

Global policymakers and leaders will have to act quickly to pave the way for innovation if they want any chance of meeting their lofty 2030 decarbonization goals.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

New Atlanticist Dec 8, 2023

What the Global South needs for a just energy transition

By Katherine Walla

Achieving a just energy transition for the Global South may require a complete reversal in the way the world has operated for centuries.

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist Dec 6, 2023

The world’s biggest energy exporters plot out the next steps toward net zero

By Nick Fouriezos

At the Global Energy Forum, key leaders of the Net-Zero Producers Forum laid out a vision from some of the world’s largest energy exporters for making progress on the world’s sustainability goals.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist Dec 6, 2023

John Kerry unveils a ‘critical’ new US strategy to expand fusion energy

By Katherine Walla

“We need to pull ourselves together with every strength we have,” Kerry said on the first day of the Global Energy Forum.

Africa Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist Dec 7, 2023

The White House’s Amos Hochstein on ensuring energy security amid global crises

By Daniel Hojnacki

At the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum in Dubai, Hochstein discussed the United States’ vision for the future of energy security.

Economy & Business Resilience & Society

Transcript

Dec 7, 2023

Biden’s energy security adviser Amos Hochstein on COP28 and the future of the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

“You have to bring everybody together,” Hochstein said at the Global Energy Forum in Dubai, which is currently hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Climate Change & Climate Action Conflict

Featured press coverage

AP: At COP28, John Kerry unveils nuclear fusion strategy as a source of clean energy
AFP: COP28 fossil fuel debate sizzles as world marks record hot year
Bloomberg: US Working on Israel-Saudi Ties Despite Gaza War, Top Envoy Says
Politico: To work or not to work
Politico: Today’s agenda
Washington Examiner: Daily on Energy: COP28 latest – a global ‘cooling pledge’, Kerry’s fusion plans, and dairy emissions
CNBC: Putin has done more to accelerate the energy transition in Europe than any Brussels politician: U.S. energy official

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“We have six key needs at this point,” says @Caribank President Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon.

Food security.
Energy security.
Water security.
Shelter security.
Health security.
Education security.

All are impacted by climate change.#ACEnergyForum: ➡️ https://t.co/GIgs3MS9vV pic.twitter.com/jWq7c5EFDu
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 7, 2023

“Next time any of you send an email, your email is an energy-consuming habit,” says ADNOC’s Musabbeh Al Kaabi.

“Our lifestyle today is centered around energy consumption,” he adds.

Watch live from the #ACEnergyForum in Dubai: ➡️ https://t.co/GIgs3MS9vV pic.twitter.com/00CD9Mehyh
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 7, 2023

“There are many aspects of [the 🇺🇸-🇨🇳] commercial relationship that don’t have national security implications,” says @CommerceGov’s Marisa Lago.

“And it's important that we continue to engage on those, while never backing off of our national security imperative.” #ACEnergyForum pic.twitter.com/hDkw2OxQ6U
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 7, 2023

“The lesson from the dependency on Russia is not: I shouldn’t depend on Russia for all my gas,” says @amoshochstein.

Instead, the lesson is: Don’t depend on a single source and don’t have a single point of failure in the supply chain.#ACEnergyForum ➡️ https://t.co/GIgs3MS9vV pic.twitter.com/ncInZEXZ08
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) December 7, 2023

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December 5 agenda

December 7 agenda

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Global Energy Agenda

Nov 30, 2023

The 2024 Global Energy Agenda

By Landon Derentz, Christine Suh, Paul Kielstra (Editors)

The fourth edition of the Global Energy Agenda kicks off with a collection of essays by energy leaders that are rolling out during COP28. Rounding out the Agenda in early 2024, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center will release the results of its annual survey of experts that takes the pulse on the geopolitical risks affecting energy markets, the future of fossil fuels, and the transition to clean energy.

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

The energy transition can shape a more inclusive world

By Damilola Ogunbiyi

Europe needs a Green Deal that can meet the moment

By Michał Kurtyka

Countries can only achieve carbon neutrality together

By Shin Hosaka

Public funds alone can’t solve the climate crisis

By Mafalda Duarte

Accelerating clean energy in emerging markets

By Sebastian Kind

Toward net zero with a new generation of nuclear energy

By John Wagner

Partner perspective: A catalyst for cleaner energy

By Scott Strazik

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

By Majid Jafar

A people-centric energy transformation

By H.E. Leila Benali

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

By German Galushchenko

Partner perspective: Energy companies are essential to global climate solutions

By Mansoor Mohamed Al Hamed

Global Energy Forum Jan 14, 2023

COP28 president-designate: With the world ‘way off track’ on Paris goals, ‘transformational progress’ is needed

By Daniel Malloy

In his first remarks since being named the incoming president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber spoke on Saturday morning at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist Jan 14, 2023

Highlights from Abu Dhabi as policy leaders gathered for the Global Energy Forum

By Atlantic Council

Top experts and policymakers at our Global Energy Forum lay out the energy implications of the war in Ukraine, global climate cooperation, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum Jan 15, 2023

The lessons of COP27 and how they can apply to COP28

By Atlantic Council

Speaking at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum, leaders from COP27 in Egypt give a debrief on lessons learned that could be applied to COP28 in the United Arab Emirates.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

December 5, 2023

December 7, 2023

Coverage

Video playlist

Day 1

Day 2

Recap the event

Technology leaders warn that 2030 climate aims are at risk without accelerated support for innovation

What the Global South needs for a just energy transition

The world’s biggest energy exporters plot out the next steps toward net zero

John Kerry unveils a ‘critical’ new US strategy to expand fusion energy

The White House’s Amos Hochstein on ensuring energy security amid global crises

Transcript

Biden’s energy security adviser Amos Hochstein on COP28 and the future of the Middle East

Featured press coverage

Photos

Featured social media

Follow the conversation on social media using #ACEnergyForum

FEATURED SPEAKERS

All speakers

December 5 agenda

December 7 agenda

FLAGSHIP REPORT

The 2024 Global Energy Agenda

The energy transition can shape a more inclusive world

Europe needs a Green Deal that can meet the moment

Countries can only achieve carbon neutrality together

Public funds alone can’t solve the climate crisis

Accelerating clean energy in emerging markets

Toward net zero with a new generation of nuclear energy

Partner perspective: A catalyst for cleaner energy

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

A people-centric energy transformation

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

Partner perspective: Energy companies are essential to global climate solutions

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