Powering Change: People-Centred Energy Transitions in Resource-Rich Countries

The shift to clean energy is not just about economies or technologies; it’s about people. Around the world, countries rich in oil, gas, and minerals face a pivotal moment: how to drive energy transitions that are not only low carbon, but also fair, inclusive and grounded in the realities of those most affected.

This one-hour webinar—held on Energy Day at London Climate Action Week (LCAW)—brought together speakers from leading international organisations that are actively shaping people-centred approaches to just transitions. Timed alongside negotiations on the UNFCCC Just Transition Work Programme in Bonn and with COP30 in Belém on the horizon, the event aims to centre justice, dialogue, and inclusive development in global energy transition discussions. As part of the LCAW programme, it was also an opportunity to build momentum, keep the conversation going and engage a broad, influential audience in the lead-up to COP30.

This webinar is part of a series hosted by NRGI in the lead-up to COP30, focusing on key issues related to just transitions in resource-rich settings. The series builds on the findings of our recent publication, People-Powered Energy Transitions in Resource-Rich Countries, which highlights practical steps governments and international actors can take to centre people in transition planning and implementation.

As part of the LCAW programme, this session offered a timely opportunity to build momentum, keep the conversation going, and engage a broad, influential audience on the road to COP30.

Speakers

• Ana Carolina González Espinosa, Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)
• Matthieu Prin, International Energy Agency (IEA)
• Shashwat Koirala, OECD Development Co-operation Directorate
• Catalina Cecchi, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

This event was part of London Climate Action Week 2025. To learn more about NRGI’s activities and events during London Climate Action Week, visit our dedicated page.