Resisting the Easy Fix: The Limits of Coal as a National Response to Geopolitical Shifts
Joanna Maćkowiak Pandera
Rabia Ferroukhi
Alkım Bağ Güllü
Kevin Tu
Tracy Ledger
Mary Anne Hitt
Joe Ryan
Event by: Crux Alliance, Forum Energii, and International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks
Event format
In-person
Event duration
Language
English
As global fuel market disruptions and geopolitical tensions revive interest in domestic energy resources, this side event examines whether coal can realistically serve as a pillar of energy security and economic resilience. Drawing on experiences from major coal regions—Poland, Türkiye, China, the United States, and South Africa—experts will discuss how recent energy crises have reshaped national coal debates, the true costs of continued reliance, and the benefits of clean alternatives, supporting evidence-based dialogue ahead of COP31.