Global Long-Term Energy Scenarios Network webinar series: Energy Planning Frameworks for Mobilizing Finance for the Energy Transition

Scaling up and mobilizing investments in transition technologies requires supportive policies, proper market conditions, and investor-friendly environments that actively engage finance stakeholders, e.g. national development finance institutions, multilateral development finance institutions, private banks and investors. Energy planning frameworks – such as governance structures, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and the development and use of Long-Term Energy Scenarios (LTES) – serve as a foundation to build a conducive environment for bankable projects by reducing uncertainties, aligning sectoral plans and policies, and creating the institutional capacities needed to ultimately develop the required infrastructure for the energy transition.

IRENA’s Global Network on Long-Term Energy Scenarios (Global Network on LTES) provides a platform for national energy planning institutions worldwide to exchange best practices and experiences in developing and using scenarios for more effective policymaking in the clean energy transition. Supported by the strategic framework of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), the Global LTES Network also contributes to broader initiatives, such as the G20 agenda and its current priorities, which include enhancing government capacity in Emerging and Developing Market Economies (EDME) to develop financial strategies for the energy transition by strengthening the links between energy planning and the finance stakeholders.

This webinar series aims to foster strategic dialogues between the energy planning community and financial institutions to explore leveraging national energy planning frameworks to mobilize public and private finance and de-risk investments in the clean energy transition. The sessions will explore how energy planning frameworks can be leveraged to improve investment outcomes, enhance collaboration, and ensure that clean energy projects are feasible, well-coordinated, and impactful. The discussions will support the ongoing priorities of the G20 Energy Transition Working Group.

The expected outcomes can facilitate:

• Enhanced understanding of how energy planning frameworks, such as LTES, can be used to attract investment for the clean energy transition.
• Greater collaboration between public and private sectors in energy planning and investment.
• Strengthened governance frameworks and practices for effective scenario planning.
• Actionable insights for developing robust LTES that cater to the specific needs of various financial actors.
• Clear strategies for applying LTES insights to short-term and long-term investment decisions.

The Meeting participation is open to the public.