The recent geopolitical developments shed a new light on the transatlantic relationship and more generally, the position of Europe towards emerging economies and other OECD countries. North America has always played a critical role in Europe's energy and critical raw materials security. This has implications on the transatlantic relationship on trade, but also on Europe's international climate leadership and industrial decarbonisation strategies, notably considering the US-China rivalry. Moreover, Europe's re-orientation away from Russia and towards more diversification in its trade relations creates new opportunities for emerging economies. Do these changes also open new opportunities for cooperation on climate action?
Moderation: Erik Jones, Director, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute
Panellists:
•Billy Pizer, Vice President for Research and Policy Engagement, Resources for the Future (online)
• Judy Meltzer, Director General, Carbon Markets Bureau, Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Toshi Sakamoto, Board Member, Director for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Unit, Institute for Energy Economics (online)
• Igazeuma Okoroba, Group Head of Sustainability, Dangote Cement Plc
Conclusion: Artur Runge-Metzger, Fellow, Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change
More information and the full programme of the EUI Climate Week 2024 can be found here.