February 2015 - Kristóf Ferenczi, Partner and head of Kinstellar’s firm-wide Energy practice, spoke at the “New Climate Economy” conference, which took place in Budapest on 25 February 2015.
The event, organised with the support of the British, German and French Embassies in Hungary and the Hungarian Economic Association, tackled the risks of climate change and discussed the recent report “Better Growth Better Climate - The New Climate Economy Report” published by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. The aim of the report—which brings evidence and analyses based on the practical experience of countries, cities and businesses across the world—is to inform decision-makers of the serious risks caused by climate change and encourage them to address immediate concerns such as jobs, competitiveness and poverty.
Mr Ferenczi’s talk focused on the shift in European energy policy towards the creation of a true energy union, as foreseen by the European Commission’s Energy Union Communication published on the day of the conference. He also addressed the impact that the Energy Union may have on bringing EU Member States’ climate policies closer together.
Kinstellar’s Energy practice is expert at handling energy sector issues in multiple jurisdictions in Emerging Europe and Central Asia. The firm’s clients include major multinational, regional and domestic energy companies, governments, energy traders, project sponsors/financiers, as well as contractors and suppliers.
For more information contact Kristóf Ferenczi, partner and head of Kinstellar's Energy practice, at +36 1 428 4471 or .