The World Bank recently released a report that focuses on the fact that developed countries need to take lead in addressing the climate issue, and that Abu Dhabi could potentially become an energy and water nexus, using the huge potential of solar energy.
On the flip side, as countries all over the world are exploring their potential to harness future energy solutions, an interesting question arises: will an alternative energy economy be the next boom?
At WFES (which is around the corner – January 18-21) the above topics and many more will be debated. About a 100 speakers have been confirmed, that include: Hélène Pelosse, Interim Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Dr. Farookh Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, India; Kevin Parker, Global Head of Deutsche Asset Management, DB Climate Change. Advisors; and Richard H. Jones,Deputy Executive Director, International Energy Agency. The full list of confirmed keynote speakers can be found on our website here.
Other topics of discussion will include: talk on the challenges of the future energy industry and potential solutions; carbon capture and storage; key to this region – advances in solar technology; energy efficiency from the consumers perspective; transportation policies and planning for sustainable development, the key role played by research and development in winning the future energy battle, and outcomes from the UNFCCC and COP15. The full programme can be found here.
Registrations are still open. You don’t have to be an expert to attend. We have special student packages, too.
So, what would you like to see discussed at the World Future Energy Summit? What do you think needs to be done to find sustainable future energy solutions for our planet?
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