Critical Factors Shaping the Future Global Energy Landscape (and free drinks)

By
Michael LaBelle
– November 24, 2010Posted in: Commentary, Research

In keeping up with the theme of this blog, understanding the development of the energy sector – and the transition towards a post-carbon energy economy, I’m posting a notice for a very informative lecture over at CEU on Friday. Importantly, this is followed by a reception.
Central European University
Department of Public Policy
and
Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy
cordially invite you to attend a public lecture delivered by
Dr. Fatih Birol
Chief Economist, International Energy Agency
on
Critical Factors Shaping the Future Global Energy Landscape
Introduction:
Katalin Farkas, Professor of Philosophy, Provost/Academic Pro-Rector, CEU
Moderator:
Andreas Goldthau, Associate Professor, Public Policy, CEU
Date:    Friday, November 26, 2010
Time:  2:15 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Venue: Auditorium (CEU, Nador u. 9)

Followed by a reception

Please RSVP to Katalin Lassu: lassuk@ceu.hu

Fatih Birol is the Chief Economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris. He oversees the annual World Energy Outlook, which is the flagship publication of the IEA and is recognized as the most authoritative source for energy analysis and projections in the world. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards in recognition of his contribution to the energy debate. Fatih Birol was recently named by Forbes magazine as the world’s fourth most powerful person in terms of influence on the world’s energy scene. In 2009, alongside awards from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Polish Ministry of Economy, he was honored with the Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 2010 he was appointed Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Energy Advisory Board.

About Michael LaBelle

Michael LaBelle provides a critical but light hearted analysis of the complex field of EU and CEE/SEE energy politics and business. He is based in Budapest, Hungary. He can be reached at michael.labelle(at)energyscee.com