Clean Energy & Global Opportunity
June 18, 2025 @ 6:00PM — 8:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Energy Innovation Center: 1435 Bedford Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Get Directions
What’s Next for U.S. Foreign Policy and the Pittsburgh Economy?
What does clean energy mean for Pittsburgh’s economy and for U.S. foreign policy in a rapidly changing world?
From international diplomacy to local innovation, clean energy is a defining issue for our time, impacting workers, policymakers, and communities alike. Western Pennsylvania is well positioned to lead U.S. technology deployment efforts across several emerging supply chains, including clean energy production. Through continued investment and collaboration, Pennsylvanian policy makers and industry leaders have a unique opportunity to drive the nation’s manufacturing and energy advancements.
Join Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Breathe Project, and Carnegie Mellon University for an exploration of how clean energy is reshaping global relationships, economic competitiveness, and regional opportunity.
Join us for conversations and connections starting at 6:00PM. Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. Panel begins at 7:00PM.
Panelists
Andrew Kamau, currently the Managing Director for International Programs at Columbia University's Energy Opportunity Lab, boasts a distinguished career as an energy and policy expert spanning over three decades. Formerly Kenya's Principal Secretary for Petroleum and Mining, he played a pivotal role in transformative government initiatives. Under his leadership, there was a notable increase in the adoption of Liquid Petroleum Gas, reducing reliance on traditional cooking fuels. Andrew championed the shift from road to rail and barges for petroleum transportation, reducing costs and carbon footprint.
Noah Gordon is a fellow in the Sustainability, Climate, and Geopolitics Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. His research focuses on climate change and how it's changing international politics.
Matt Mehalik is Executive Director of the Breathe Collaborative and its communication platform, the Breathe Project, beginning in September 2016. From 2007 – 2016, he served as Program Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh where he created Pittsburgh’s sustainable business network, Champions for Sustainability, and its performance programs and networks. Matt has been teaching sustainability and environmental policy at Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University, since 2008.
Moderated by Betty Cruz, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.