The Forum for Global Studies, New Delhi, and a multidisciplinary global think tank organized a podcast session with a special guest, Dr. Kirill Sablin, on the theme, ‘Energy Security and Climate Change in an Evolving Green Economy’, held on 14th of November 2021. The programme started with the welcome speech delivered by Mr Don Mclain Gill, Director, Research at Forum for Global Studies and Fellow at the International Development and Security Cooperation, Philippines. He extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guest, Dr. Kirill Sablin, Associate Professor at Department of Economics and Public Administration, Kemerovo State University, Russia. Mr Gill also extended warm welcome to Mr. Pravin Maurya, Executive Director at the Forum for Global Studies.
The interesting session began by having a discussion on how and why should environment security fit in national strategic roles in this evolving time. Dr. Sablin explained that there are possible connections between energy security and the state. In the global landscape, there is differentiation of government structures and their behaviours towards the issue of environment and energy security. He highlighted that environment security is only one side of the coin, while on the other side are the interests of the state. On the topic of natural gas, Dr. Sablin pointed that natural gas is a rich fuel and interaction between different countries on the same is crucial. He noted the capabilities of the state in order to overcome the dependency on coal.
Furthermore, the discussion focused on the shifts of renewable energy and economic and security vulnerabilities they pose. According to Dr. Sablin, green economy and renewable energy is a myth, and there is no alternative to natural gas or coal. Nonetheless, he states that clash of political groups is ongoing, especially in Russia. He highlights the importance of natural gas as a source of public funding and as an instrumental political influence. The last part of discussion engages in the significant role of energy and climate change in the contemporary times. It focused on the possible barriers for state to take collective action in the same regard. As for political and economic approach, it is for the public good. However, the largest barrier as stated by Dr. Sablin remains is of different interests of different states to protect our environment, air, and water. The programme was moderated by Mr Don Mclain Gill, who highlighted the role of energy security and its challenges complimenting the view of Dr. Kirill Sablin. Mr. Pravin Maurya thanked Dr. Kirill Sablin for the beautiful insights and for gracing FGS with his presence for the interview.
The Forum for Global Studies, New Delhi, and a multidisciplinary global think tank organized a round table conference with two special guests, Mr. Vishwas Tripathi and Sergei Kirillow, on the theme, ‘Development of the Green Economy in the BRICS Countries within the Framework of the Global Trade’, held on 28th November 2021. The programme started with the welcome speech delivered by FGS Founding President Dr Sandeep Tripathi. He extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guest, Mr. Vishwas Tripathi, Chairman at BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi, and Sergei Kirillow, PhD candidate at School of International Relations, Saint Petersburg State University and Business Development Manager and Consultant on International Trade Russia.
After the warm welcome, the session was taken over by Mr Don Mclain Gill, Director, Research at Forum for Global Studies and Fellow at the International Development and Security Cooperation, Philippines. The discussion began with an ancient Sanskrit quote delivered by Mr Tripathi, stating the value and role of teachers and masters in showing the pathway towards light. He then highlighted the aim of green economy, that is ensure low carbon emissions which are resource efficient, and inclusive of society. He also reminded that members of BRICS nations play an integral role in addressing the issue of green economy as these nations are 41% of world population, contributing almost 24% to the world GDP, and 16% to world trade. Such figures must come to BRICS countries as a lot of responsibility. Furthermore, he also discussed various plans of all the 5 member countries and reiterated that a balance is required in our taskforce for a better future and present.
The next session was like a Q&A between Mr Gill and Sergei Kirillow. The session began with the fundamental question of what is green economy. Sergei rightly explained green economy is low carbon, resource efficient, and social inclusive. It’s a micro economic approach investing in green economy infrastructure. Kirillow mentioned the effectiveness of collaborations as an agenda of green economy involves a lot of capital and needs support to push green economy. According to him, only half a success is achieved now, and for complete success, BRICS nations would need to expand, invest in infrastructure and energy consumption. In the end, Kirillow highlighted a very important point that the only way to move forward is to be closer like a union, speed up, and invest resourcefully. The programme was moderated by Mr Don Mclain Gill, who highlighted the role of green economy and its challenges complimenting the view of Mr. Vishwas Tripathi and Sergei Kirillow and thanked them for the beautiful insights and for gracing FGS with his presence for the conference.