Energy security has emerged as a global priority over the past decade. However, discussions have largely been centred on fossil fuels, often portrayed as essential for national security and energy sovereignty. In today’s context, with rising geopolitical tensions, market volatility, and amongst a climate crisis, there is an urgent need to shift towards clean energy as it provides a secure, sustainable, and resilient pathway for achieving energy security at both national and international levels.

To further encourage this transition, the Stanley Center for Peace and Security and Climate Strategies are supporting the co-creation of technical knowledge on clean energy systems and energy security through the

The project seeks to build a community of practice bringing together leading experts from across the Global North and Global South. The objective is to develop a clear and reliable technical understanding of how clean energy systems can strengthen energy security. The initiative fills existing knowledge gaps and inform decision-making processes in support of resilient and secure energy systems.

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The project will deliver a set of five Working papers and three country case studies. Each working paper will address a core dimension of the energy security debate and explore relevant technical, economic, and geopolitical considerations across five thematic areas:

1. Technical Factors for Clean Energy Security
2. Social and Economic Security and Resilience of Clean Energy Systems
3. Designing Clean Energy Systems for Security and Resilience
4. Leverage, Power, and Geopolitics in Clean Energy Systems
5. Clean Energy as Part of an Energy Mix

The case studies will focus on the following countries:

• Poland
• Vietnam
• South Korea

In addition to the working papers, an expert seminar will be convened as part of the initiative. The seminar will focus on the analytical dimensions of the debate, as well as key policy questions. It is intended to foster collaboration, ensure the papers contribute meaningfully to energy policy discussions, and help refine the evolving research agenda. The seminar will be held on October 20^th-21^st in Paris.

• Shaheer Hussam, Aetlan
• Chigozie Nweke-Eze, University of Oxford
• Melissa Stark, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
• Michal Meidan, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
• Maria Pastukhova, E3G
• Gabriele Cassetti, ECCO Climate
• Maciej Bukowski, Casimir Pulaski Foundation
• Sunwoo (Vivian) Lee, Jade Dialogues
• Paige Nguyen, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis