Within the framework of the Yerevan Dialogue 2026, the panel discussion “Financing the Green Transition: Just, Affordable, and Inclusive Energy Transitions as Means of Achieving Energy Security” assembled policymakers and experts to analyze the evolving challenges and opportunities of the global energy transition.
The panel discussion was moderated by Ornela Çuçi, Head of the Research Center of Western Balkan University of Albania, and brought together Almassadam Satkaliyev, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency of Kazakhstan, Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, Ahmet Gurbanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Merve Kavakçı, First Deputy Secretary General of BSEC of Türkiye, and Maciej Bukowski, Director of the Energy and Resilience Program of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation of Poland.
The discussion examined the growing urgency of transitioning to sustainable energy systems in the context of climate pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and rising global demand. Particular attention was devoted to the complex challenges faced by developing countries in ensuring access to reliable and affordable energy while advancing decarbonization and environmental protection.
Participants emphasized that energy security today extends beyond the stability of supply to encompass affordability, sustainability, and inclusiveness. The discussion also explored the financing mechanisms, international cooperation frameworks, and policy instruments required to support a balanced and equitable energy transition. The panel concluded that achieving long-term energy security necessitates coordinated global efforts, increased investment, and inclusive strategies that address both environmental and socio-economic dimensions of the transition.
