Igor Makarov Gives Interview to the Observer Research Foundation

Igor Makarov, Head of the Laboratory for Climate Change Economics, gave an interview to the Observer Research Foundation on the sidelines of the Cape Town Conversation, discussing key aspects of the global energy transition.

In the interview, Igor Makarov noted that the shift to green energy presents a significant challenge for the economic models of many countries – especially those whose energy systems rely heavily on carbon-intensive technologies. He emphasized that the pace of renewable energy adoption is shaped by a variety of factors, including natural, climatic, and economic conditions. Igor Makarov also spoke about the barriers faced by countries in the Global South in their transition to renewable energy sources.

The full interview is available via the following link.