Investing in Low Carbon Technologies: Job Creation for Just Energy Transitions

Agenda 14:00 Introduction by moderator Denis Subbotnitskiy (IAEA) Introduction by IAEA Head of Planning and Economic Studies Section Henri Paillere 14:10 Presentation by Brian Nyawinda (NuPEA, Kenya) Presentation by Daniel Wetzel (IEA) Presentation by Michael Renner (IRENA) Presentation by Philippe Costes (WNA) 14:45 Q&A with experts, questions from the audience, panel discussion 15:20 Closing The necessary shift towards low-carbon energy sources will transform the energy sector, creating significant new job opportunities. However, the clean energy transition will also displace existing workforce in the fossil fuel industries. This webinar addressed the global challenge associated with identifying technology pathways to ensure economic growth and uplift communities around the world. Speakers discussed targeted efforts to ensure energy workforce retention and new job creation, while aligning advanced and innovative clean energy technology investments to accelerate progress toward climate change mitigation goals. During this webinar, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the support of the Clean Energy Ministerial’s Nuclear Innovation: Clean Energy Future (NICE Future) initiative, experts from the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) of Kenya, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the World Nuclear Association (WNA) shared insights from research they are conducting on clean energy. About the Organizer and Sponsor: Organizer: The International Atomic Energy Agency is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field. It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, contributing to international peace and security and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. This webinar is organized by the Planning and Economic Studies Section. Sponsor: The NICE Future initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial is sponsoring this webinar. NICE Future explores the potential for nuclear energy uses, innovations, and greater systems integration to accelerate progress toward clean energy and climate goals. The initiative recognizes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to energy challenges and fosters collaboration among clean energy supporters in advancing diverse options, including nuclear innovation solutions. Learn more about NICE Future here.