The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is pushing energy insecurity in Europe to a crisis point, accelerating the rush for clean energy alternatives. But the transition isn’t always straightforward and sometimes even involves big sacrifices. Renewable infrastructure can result in biodiversity loss and visual pollution, both of which can affect the livelihoods of local communities. How can we ensure that green transitions give more than they cost? Meanwhile, how can we ensure that the negative impacts don’t further entrench our dependence on Russian oil and gas and hinder the implementation of clean energy initiatives more broadly?
Speakers:
David Gelles, Climate Reporter, The New York Times
Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President, Club of Rome
Luisa Neubauer, Climate Justice Activist and Author