Transparency, good governance and the rise of renewables
Lessons learned from the extractive sector
Common governance challenges between the extractive and renewables sectors, and lessons learned for promoting greater transparency.
Date: 30 November
Registration: Registration closed
Location: Zoom
Background
The renewable energy sector has a critical role to play in global efforts to fight climate change. However, governance challenges and a lack of transparency could hamper the industry’s growth. This Transparency Matters webinar discussed the common governance challenges between the extractives and renewables sectors and shared lessons learned for promoting good governance and transparency. Senior representatives from government, renewable energy companies and civil society also shared concrete examples of policies in countries and companies that are engaged in the renewables sector.
Speakers
The high-level panel included:
- Phil Bloomer, Executive Director, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
- Kate Wallace Lockhart, Head of Sustainability, SSE Renewables
- Genci Terpo, National Coordinator, EITI Albania
- Pamela Morales, National Coordinator, EITI Argentina
The panel was moderated by Maja de Vibe, Senior Vice President Sustainability, Governance and Compliance at Statkraft. The webinar was held in English with French and Spanish interpretation. A recording of the webinar is available on our Youtube channel. The French and Spanish recordings can be accessed through Zoom.
