University of Lincoln Professor Contributes to G20 Dialogue on Energy Transitions

Ahead of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Professor Joe Howe, the University of Lincoln’s Net Zero Humber Professor and Academic Lead for the Humber Industrial Cluster, has featured in the G20 Journal, contributing his expertise to a discussion on global energy transitions.

Professor Howe, whose specialisms include renewable energy and industrial decarbonisation, was interviewed by the Brasil G20 team as part of a series on energy transitions in the build up to the Summit, which started today (November 18). Professor Howe’s participation follows an invitation from the UK Government to join the pre-G20 UK-Brazil Energy Partners mission, a platform fostering collaboration on energy initiatives between the two nations.

Among the topics he discussed were the UK’s trajectory from hydrocarbons to renewables, the cost evolution of renewable technologies, and the importance of fostering a global dialogue among politicians, industry leaders, and academics to confront the climate crisis, highlighting the UK’s 2030 commitment to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

In the article, Professor Howe also voiced his enthusiasm for seeing the G20 hosted in Latin America, noting Brazil’s unique ecological and economic position on the world stage – expressing optimism that the summit will spark meaningful progress in global green growth initiatives.

Reflecting on his involvement, Professor Howe remarked: “I was absolutely thrilled to be invited by the UK Government to provide support and advice for a pre-G20 UK-Brazil Energy Partners mission. Earlier in 2024, Brazil hosted the 9th Mission Innovation Ministerial and is now assuming presidency of the G20, perhaps the most influential group of the world’s major economies. For me, being involved in these pivotal discussions is a testament to the global impact of our research on energy transition.”