SHARM EL SHEIKH - November 11, 2022 | The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), a high-level body of engineers and energy system experts helping build the UN Secretary General’s coalition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, has convened for the first time at the UN climate change conference (COP27).
The CEET has released a statement calling for the rapid deployment of commercially available clean energy technologies, for an accelerated development and deployment of emerging technologies, and for research to develop additional innovative solutions. The statement underlines that these technical solutions must link with policies that support a just and affordable energy transition that leaves no one behind.
The Council identifies three key approaches to support an affordable and reliable net-zero energy system:
The CEET, established in September 2021, is co-chaired by Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Professor Jeffrey Sachs, President of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
Speaking at the COP27 release of the CEET statement, Gerd Müller said, “We must completely change our global energy system and work together to increase the speed and scale of deployment of existing clean energy technologies. Engineers can bring necessary impartial, evidence-based knowledge and expertise to help policymakers, businesses and decision-makers in their choice of technologies, in making investments, and developing policies and pathways…This is why the work of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition is so essential.”
The short-term priorities of the CEET include:
About the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET)
Under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General, the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) is a global, high-level body of engineers and energy systems experts to contribute to the UN Secretary-General’s goal to build a coalition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and to the UN generally on engineering pathways to achieve comprehensive decarbonization by mid-century. The work of the CEET will be undertaken by an independent and impartial council of recognized global experts, serving in their personal capacity and responding to requests for information by the UN System.
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Council members participated in the following events alongside COP27:
Scaling Technologies to Deliver the Energy Transition
November 10, 2022 |Climate Action Lab (Climate Action Zone)
In line with the objectives of the Climate Action Zone, this session will focus on a systems thinking approach to promote transformative climate action. The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) plans to deliver a statement in a public-facing panel-setting to present engineering solutions for the energy transition. CEET’s objective is to promote and highlight Egypt’s major theme: “Getting to implementation”, through a first-time in history, engineer-led and co-designed decarbonization forum.
The Role of Engineers in Implementing the Global Energy Transition
November 10, 2022 | SDG Pavilion (Blue Zone)
The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition's (CEET) objective is to promote and highlight Egypt’s major theme: “Getting to implementation”, through a first-time in history, engineer-led and co-designed decarbonization forum. In this session, the Council will present engineering solutions for the energy transition and some key recommendations to serve as critical engineering inputs to COP negotiations.
Linking Diplomacy & Science: The Role of Engineers in Progressing the Paris Agreement
November 10, 2022 | Egyptian Pavilion (Blue Zone)
This session will focus on the role engineers play in bridging the gap between the diplomacy of the COP and practical solutions for climate action. The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) will call out specific challenges faced by engineers in implementing solutions while identifying opportunities for their knowledge and expertise to contribute to national strategies and pathways towards decarbonization.
Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) Statement Release
November 11, 2022 | UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub Pavilion (Blue Zone)
In line with the objectives of the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub (UGIH), this session will focus on a systems thinking approach to promote transformative climate action. The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) will deliver a statement in a public-facing panel-setting on Decarbonization day to present engineering solutions for the energy transition. CEET’s objective is to promote and highlight Egypt’s major theme: “Getting to implementation”, through a first-time in history, engineer-led and co-designed decarbonization forum.
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