Katie Auth

Policy Director at @energyforgrowth. Working for better, smarter, fairer development / energy / climate policy. Former @usaid. Views are my own

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

For our recs on how to move fwd, pls see full report. Huge thanks to authors @MutisoRose @KenCaldeira @MurefuBarasa @mpblimpo @HabibaDaggash @michael_dioha @hausfath @Junelukuyu @J_Nkiriki @lodarno Joel Nana & Lauren Culver... & watch this space for more! (7/7)

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

Achieving net zero energy sector emissions is crucial. But how we get there - & what the world looks like when we do - matters too.

In a new report, @energyforgrowth explores modeling African energy transitions. https://t.co/kQNWOKXPtD

Why should you care? 🧵 (1/7)

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

We need energy transition pathways that put development goals front and center. That rely on African research, data, and analysis. That connect to real-world decisions. And that aim for a net zero world that is ALSO equitable and energy-abundant. (6/7)

[Alex Trembath @atrembath]

“A global energy transition relying on modeling approaches that assume Africa will remain poor…is destined to fail.”

New report via ⁦@MutisoRose⁩ ⁦@KenCaldeira⁩ ⁦@lodarno⁩ ⁦@KatieAuth⁩ ⁦@MurefuBarasa⁩ ⁦@hausfath⁩ et al https://t.co/0zRr95RDrE

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

yuppp. time for a new approach, some new tools (and some humility)

[Charles Kenny @charlesjkenny]

US+Europe: "African countries must move to zero carbon energy now to help fix the climate problem we created."
Also US+Europe: "What, us, pay for that? Nah. Go ask the private sector!"
Private sector: "we want massive public parallel investment, subsidies & guarantees TYVM"

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

was honored to be part of this discussion today. no more important time to be talking about fairness and ambition in the global energy transition. thx @bencahillenergy @gyude_moore @SvonFriedeburg and Holger Rothenbusch!

[CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development @CSIS_PPD]

#CSISGDF speakers @SvonFriedeburg, @gyude_moore, @KatieAuth, and Holger Rothenbusch discussed the potential opportunities and risks for emerging #markets in addressing the #EnergyCrisis and in considering energy transitions.

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

@zama_ngwane Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the panel!

[Gridworks @GridworksLLP]

Definitely worth tuning in to this. Two great speakers tackling the challenge of Africa's energy transition and the importance of supporting the continent as it aims to cut carbon emissions and cut poverty.

[Ben Cahill @bencahillenergy]

I'm hosting a stellar panel on Oct. 13 at @CSIS_PPD's Global Development Forum to talk about energy transitions and energy access, including @katieauth and @gyude_moore. Please join! https://t.co/EGFJ4H1XYk

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

@MssZeeUsman Ugh so sorry 😣 … feel better!

[Energy for Growth Hub @energyforgrowth]

Sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly urbanizing but a lack of data on urban energy transitions continues to be a major constraint for local action.

Joel Nana outlines key areas to support SSA’s urban energy transition here: https://t.co/wGxZXxx0Y5

[Carnegie Africa Program @AfricaCarnegie]

SAVE THE DATE and join @AfricaCarnegie and @AfricanClimateF for a panel discussion on @SouthAfrica's Just Energy Transition Partnership and the implications for other African countries.

Sept 28 | 11:30am EDT | Virtual
Register here to attend>>> https://t.co/NAVviEuhFW

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

@MssZeeUsman @AfricanClimateF @Amirlbd @ir_ramdoo @fatenaggad @chenaimukumba Love this! Great initiative

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

Inflation Reduction Act is undeniably huge news for the US (and for the climate!!). But it could have big impacts on energy transitions in lower-income countries too. @toddjmoss and I explore --> https://t.co/ov0tZQZvxc

[Katie Auth @KatieAuth]

Let’s up both the respect and ambition in US-Africa relations

[Todd Moss @toddjmoss]

Our Hot Take on Biden WH’s new Africa strategy — and what it means for energy & climate. (Spoiler: it’s all about respect) @KatieAuth & me 👇🏽
https://t.co/H70QAiqbbC

[Todd Moss @toddjmoss]

NEW & NUTS--> No serious country would force people to wait months to apply for a visa. So we started a little project to live-track the longest wait times for US visa appointments at https://t.co/nwbmim2b64 or follow our new @VisaLimbo for updates.