Dr. Angela Wilkinson - Secretary General, World Energy Forum

The discussion centers around energy, its users, and its purpose. Speakers emphasize the importance of action in change-making. Dr. Wilkinson highlights cautious optimism regarding the global economic outlook, especially in Asia, while acknowledging challenges like tariffs and energy needs. Asia emerges as a key player in energy, clean power manufacturing, and digital energy. The conversation shifts from racing to pacing change, noting the disparity between technological and societal progress. Energy security, equity, and sustainability are crucial, with imbalances leading to crises. The need for inclusive, intergenerational energy conversations is stressed, focusing on demand and infrastructure. Emissions continue to rise despite clean energy investments, necessitating a focus on carbon pricing, offsets, and decarbonizing oil and gas.