Harry Boyd-Carpenter on Making Coal-to-Clean Energy Transitions Work

In this episode, Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director of the Sustainable Infrastructure Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), discusses how African countries can successfully navigate the complex shift from coal to clean energy. Drawing on global experience from the EBRD's just transition initiatives, he shares insights on designing practical coal-to-clean roadmaps, balancing energy security with decarbonisation, and the critical role of policy tools like carbon pricing and subsidy reform. Boyd-Carpenter also highlights how international institutions can help bridge the gap between national ambition and local impact—ensuring that no community is left behind in Africa's clean energy journey.