How do we finance the energy transition?
Join Curtin Institute for Energy Transition for a conversation between Manik Mahajan (Arthur D Little) and Sharan Burrow (former Secretary, ITUC) on how innovative financing models can enable energy transition, competitive clean exports and sustained regional employment for Australia.
Speakers
Manik Mahajan
Principal Arthur D Little
Manik Mahajan is a Principal and co-head of Australia at Arthur D. Little. He is a trusted advisor to executives and boards across APAC on investment and capital issues around the energy-transition and infrastructure.
Professor Peta Ashworth OAM
Director·Curtin Institute for Energy Transition
Professor Peta Ashworth is a renowned expert in energy, communication, stakeholder engagement, and technology assessment. She has researched public attitudes towards climate and energy technologies, including wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS), solar photovoltaic, storage, geothermal and hydrogen, for almost two decades. An accomplished speaker and educator, she actively promotes energy literacy globally and contributes to policy briefings and educational events.
Sharan Burrow AC
Former Secretary International Trade Union Confederation
Sharan Burrow is a global advocate for human rights, climate action and Just Transition. She is the Former General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (2010-2022). Previously she was President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (2000–2010). Sharan is well known for her international advocacy on employment, human rights, industrial relations, corporate responsibility and climate action with just transition solutions.
