Date: Thursday 4 December 2014
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House
Speakers: Cho Khong, Chi-Kong Chyong, Julian Popov
Chair: David Cadier

In the context of the energy security strategy published in May 2014, this discussion will look at how the EU energy policy is supporting energy security and with what policy tools. It will also address the EU’s energy relationship with Russia, how dependence can be reduced through diversification, and at what cost.

Cho Khongis Chief Political Analyst at Shell International.

Chi-Kong Chyong is Director of the Energy Policy Forum and ECFR Visiting Fellow.

Julian Popov is a Fellow at the European Climate Foundation.

David Cadier is a Fellow in International Strategy and Diplomacy at LSE IDEAS.

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