Pietro Mezzano

As Director of the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter, Pietro oversees implementation of OGDC’s goals, working with signatories and external partners to encourage collaboration to promote and enable net zero solutions.

Pietro joined OGCI in 2018, leading member companies’ efforts to reduce methane emissions and managing the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative. In his role he also engaged with key stakeholders and oil and gas companies across the methane space.

Prior to joining OGCI, Pietro worked for Italian utility Edison on their renewable and energy transition strategy. Pietro holds an MSc in Climate Change & Finance from Imperial College London Business School and an MSc in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London.

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

12:00

Voices of Tomorrow ICC Hall B 12:00 - 12:30

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Strengthening Global South-South cooperation: enhancing energy access and sustainable development for developing countries

South-South cooperation brings developing countries significant energy benefits, driving access, efficiency, and sustainability through multiple mechanisms. Successful examples abound in the energy sector: China and Africa have joined forces to deploy suitable renewable energy technologies, boosting energy supply and rural electrification; Brazil is sharing bioenergy expertise with Mozambique; and India is sharing solar energy technology and know-how with African nations. Despite the successes, developing countries face common challenges - energy poverty, mounting debt, and climate vulnerability. To boost economic prosperity and GDP growth, Global South governments need to prioritise capacity building and strengthen South-South partnerships, focusing on improved energy access, sustainable practices, and innovation.

Attendee insights:

Understand the importance of government-to-government partnerships and how international collaborations can address energy, sustainability and socio-economic-environmental challenges across nations.