What Price Energy Transformation?
A Three-Part Strategy Seminar on Transatlantic Dimensions of Energy, Environment and Security
The strategy seminar "What Price Energy Transformation?" was a series of three events bringing together a consistent group of experts to discuss the nexus of energy, environment, and security from different angles. Which forms of energy will dominate the future mix of energies? In how far are eco-friendly, renewable forms of energy a realistic alternative considering economic aspects and the growing global demand for energy? How can states reduce their dependency on single energy sources? What are reasonable strategies for policymakers to pursue? All these discussions were held with the common purpose of developing conclusions addressed to policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic. The main results of this seminar series are reflected in an essay by R. Andreas Kraemer, entitled "What Price Energy Transformation".
The seminar series consisted of three two-day-seminars, taking place in Washington DC (January 24-25, 2008), Berlin (February 28-29, 2008) and Brussels (April 24-25, 2008).
At each event, additional keynote speakers contributed to the deliberations giving shape to the Age of Energy Transformation invoked by the leaders of the United States and the European Union.
The select group of participants included balanced representation from the US and the EU, from the relevant fields of policy and expertise, and from business, government, science, and the media. All participants helped to shape the agenda, engaged actively in the discussions, shared their insights, challenged conventional wisdom, and developed key messages. The co-organizers structured and facilitated the discussion process and the formulation of conclusions. The agenda proposed in this program is open to changes, and the content of the conclusions was determined by the group. A modified "Chatham House Rule" encouraged an open exchange.
Besides the seminar series this Energy and Security Dialogue Project also included a Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange Program.
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