Dr. Fatih Birol, chief economist and director of Global Energy Economics at the International Energy Agency, will launch the IEA’s 2012 World Energy Outlook (WEO) at Carleton on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Dr. Birol was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the most influential people on the world’s energy scene.
WEO 2012 will present authoritative projections of energy trends through to 2035 and insights into what they mean for energy security, environmental sustainability and economic development. Oil, coal, natural gas, renewables and nuclear power are all covered, together with an update on climate change issues. Special strategic analyses will also cover energy efficiency, the Iraqi energy sector, the water-energy nexus and energy poverty.
The event will also include an open discussion forum for questions and answers. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at this page. Media are invited to attend.
Where: Third Floor Residence Commons, Carleton University
When: Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Parking: Parking is available in Lot 5. Media are welcome to leave their media identification on their dashes.
Carleton is pleased to host this important event with Natural Resources Canada.
About the World Energy Outlook:
The annual WEO is the International Energy Agency’s flagship publication, widely recognized as the most credible, authoritative and unbiased source of strategic analysis of global energy trends, current issues and markets. It is compiled by Dr. Birol’s team at the IEA in consultation with government officials, energy experts and consultants across the globe. Each WEO updates previous statistics and projections of global energy supply and demand, and then focuses in on a few current energy issues.
Recent editions of the WEO covered issues such as Russia’s energy prospects and their implications for global markets, the role of coal in driving economic growth in an emissions-constrained world; high-carbon infrastructure “lock-in” and the 2°C climate change goal and more.
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For more information:
Chris Cline
Media Relations Co-ordinator
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 1391
christopher_cline@carleton.ca