Energy for Equitable Development: Building Blocks and Regional Perspectives
This webinar will showcase the building blocks of equitable and people-centered energy transitions: data, technology, policy, and finance. Featuring real-world examples from WRI and our partners, we will highlight innovations and lessons from Africa and Asia that are impacting rural communities. The session will explore what equitable development means in different contexts, especially where the energy transition intersects with gender, livelihoods, and community priorities.
Agenda:
Opening Presentation: State of Play on Energy Access and Equitable Development
Panel Session: Regional Perspectives on Equitable Energy Transition
- Jonathan Elkind, Fellow and Senior Researcher, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
- Rahul Srinivasan, Senior Energy Specialist, SEforALL
- Bishal Thapa, Chief Strategy & Impacts Officer, CLASP
- Bella Tonkonogy, Senior Director of Programs, Climate Policy Initiative
- Dymphna Van der Lans, CEO, Clean Cooking Alliance
- Nathan Williams, Executive Director, eGUIDE Initiative
- Harsha Meenawat, Program Head – Energy and Development, WRI India (Moderator)
Audience Q&A