The Role of the OECD in the Energy Transition

The ESCP Energy Society and the Energy Management Centre are honoured to host a discussion on 'The Role of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the Energy Transition' with distinguished speaker Dr Rodolfo Lacy, Director of the Environment Directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Attendees will hear the latest on:

• The OECD’s efforts to support governments/countries in the Energy Transition across the globe
• The latest developments in green finance to help countries achieve their Sustainable Developments Goals
• The OECD’s investments in sustainable development and key considerations
• The challenges, opportunities and benefits for developing countries
• The financing opportunities for global Sustainable Development Goals
• The key priorities of the circular economy across regions

When: Tuesday, 8th February
Start time: 6pm

The event will take place on Zoom. Attendance is free of charge. To secure your place, please click here.

About Our Speaker

Dr Lacy holds a Doctorate Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico), a Master's Degree in Urban Studies and Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico) and a certificate in Leadership on Environment and Sustainable Development from El Colegio de México.

Dr Lacy has been Vice-Minister of Environmental Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico (2012–2018), Chief negotiator of Climate Change (COP19–COP23), Co-chair of the Global Methane Initiative, Member of the High-Level Group of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO6), and Board Member of the Climate Action Reserve in California, USA.

Dr Lacy has had extensive experience in policymaking in the field of environment, holding the following positions:

• Technical Director at the Mario Molina Center for Energy and Environmental Strategic Studies (2005–2012), a policy research NGO lead by Dr Mario Molina, a chemist and Nobel Prize laureate for his scientific work in the depletion of the ozone layer;
• Chief of Staff for the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (2000–2003);
• Founding President of the Mexican Environmental Engineering Association CINAM (1996–1998);
• General Director of Environmental Projects and Studies, and of Environmental Pollution Control and Prevention - Mexico City Government (1989–1997);
• Director of Environmental Planning at the Ministry of Urban Development and Ecology (1982–1987); among other relevant assignments.

Should you have any questions, feel contact escpenergysociety@escpeurope.biz.