Rethinking Energy Access with Vijay Modi
As the world grapples with energy access and climate responsibility, questions of equity and development take center stage. In this episode, Vijay Modi, Columbia University professor of mechanical engineering, discusses his work on expanding electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa and the global effort known as Mission 300. He highlights how energy can drive not just basic needs but economic growth, why solutions must be shaped locally, and the responsibility of wealthier nations to share technology and financing for a just transition.
Website - globalcenters.columbia.edu/paris
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