Global Energy Outlook 2026: How the World Lost the Goal of 1.5°C
An in-depth, virtual panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets and the global energy system.
Details
Join Resources for the Future (RFF) Tuesday, April 7 for an RFF Webinar, “Global Energy Outlook 2026: How the World Lost the Goal of 1.5°C,” which coincides with the release of the 2026 Global Energy Outlook—RFF’s annual report that synthesizes global energy market projections and analysis from leading energy organizations and corporations. During the webinar, RFF researchers will discuss key findings on a variety of topics, including how the world veered off track from achieving international climate goals; rapidly rising global electricity demand; the uncertain global outlook for coal; evolving projections for transportation fuels; and more.
The webinar will also feature an in-depth panel discussion that will dive deeper into the topics explored in the report, along with the energy impacts of developments in Venezuela and the Middle East. Panelists will also discuss the outlook for future international climate negotiations, domestic industrial strategy, and more.
Speakers
- Emily Joiner, Senior Research Associate, Resources for the Future
- Daniel Raimi, Fellow; Director, Communities in the Energy Transition Initiative, Resources for the Future
Panelists
- Jennifer Haverkamp, Professor, University of Michigan
- Sarah Ladislaw, Founding Director, NEIS Center; RMI
- Billy Pizer, President and CEO, Resources for the Future
- Daniel Raimi, Fellow; Director, Communities in the Energy Transition Initiative, Resources for the Future (Moderator)
