Gulmira Rzayeva

Senior Visiting Research Fellow

The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Ms. Gulmira Rzayeva is a Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). She is a founder and managing director of the London-based Eurasia Analytics Ltd consulting company delivering sustainability, energy transition and climate solution. She was a senior research fellow at the Center for Strategic Studies (SAM) under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for ten years until January 2019. Her area of expertise includes energy security covering issues such as the energy policy in Azerbaijan including upstream projects, infrastructure, renewable energy production and foreign investment, decorbanisation, energy transition. She also covers East Europe/Caspian region, Turkish domestic natural gas market, SEE gas market, gas-to-hydrogen, possible export of blue/green hydrogen to Europe from countries in the Caspian region and Turkey etc. Ms Rzayeva is recognized worldwide for her reports and seminal articles about energy focusing on the region, as well as for her speeches in some of the most prestigious universities including Harvard University, think-tanks and prestigious international conferences world-wide. Ms. Rzayeva has published several scholarly publications focusing on her areas of expertise.

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

10:45

Voices of Tomorrow ICC Hall B 10:45 - 11:30

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Keeping track of NDCs: what can the Global South’s energy sector expect at COP29?

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are the cornerstone of countries' climate action plans, outlining specific commitments on energy production and consumption. For Global South nations, where energy access and sustainability are paramount, NDCs offer a roadmap to transition to cleaner energy sources and enhance energy security. The Global South faces a unique dilemma: balancing economic growth with climate action. To address this, energy adaptation measures are essential, including robust policy frameworks, infrastructure development, capacity building, and technology transfer. The Global South is already grappling with climate change's impacts, so developed nations must take responsibility, providing financial support and technology to ensure an equitable energy transition.

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This session will explore how the Global South can leverage NDCs to accelerate clean energy adoption and harness strategies crucial for achieving a sustainable and resilient energy future.