Seven of the nine planetary boundaries have now been breached, making the transformation of energy systems, which underpin nearly every sector of the economy, critical to restoring planetary health. At the same time, a shifting geoeconomic landscape is placing growing pressure on energy security and affordability.

From new batteries made with abundant materials to building-integrated solar cells, what are the most promising emerging technologies that can reduce environmental pressures while strengthening energy security and expanding access to affordable, reliable power?

Friday 13 November 2026 | 15:30 – 16:30
UNFCCC COP31, Antalya EXPO Center, Blue Zone. Special Event Room 5 (SPE 5)

SPEAKERS

Moderator

• Sebastian Buckup, Managing Director, World Economic Forum

Opening Remarks

• Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Panellists

• Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
• Ben Caldecott, Founding Director, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group
• Frederick Fenter, Chief Executive Editor, Frontiers Media
• Evelyn Wang, Vice President for Energy and Climate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology