COP28: turning transition challenges into clean energy opportunities
Dec 08, 2023
In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast recorded at COP28 in Dubai, Chiranjib Sengupta talks to Ferdinand Varga, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, on scaling up decarbonisation solutions for the global energy industry.
In this exclusive episode, Ferdinand also discusses ways to close the $18 trillion climate finance gap, how regulators can help develop nascent renewables markets and the expectations of the industry from COP28.
Meet our expert guest speaker
![Ferdinand Varga](/media/kobm01jl/ferdinand-varga.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=245&height=245&rnd=132944138105570000)
Ferdinand Varga
Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group
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