COP28 saw all eyes on Dubai, and MEA more broadly, in the global conversation about climate change; at the same time, many African countries cannot access basic electricity, yet are expected to transition at the same pace as developed economies.  This session considers the vital balancing act: pressing ahead with the urgent need to transition, whilst trying to meet significant energy demand in emerging markets.

• How should we approach the energy transition in an African context?

• How could developed markets in the Middle East lead the way in the energy transition? 

• What role should international developed markets play to ensure that emerging countries are assessed in their own right? Do ECAs and DFIs need to up their game in emerging markets?

• How important is gas as a transition fuel?