In 2025, the global energy landscape is being redefined by geopolitical unpredictability, shifting market dynamics and uncertainty around climate ambitions. Assumptions about the speed, scale and direction of the energy transition are being tested as nations recalibrate priorities on energy security, affordability and industrial competitiveness.

Speakers: Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy; Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University Sumant Sinha, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, ReNew David G. Victor, Professor, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Rebecca Boudreaux, President and Chief Executive Officer, Oberon Fuels

This is the full audio from a session at the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings on 23 September, 2025.

Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2025/sessions/energy-transition-amping-up-or-powering-down/

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Energy Transition: Amping Up or Powering Down?