Climate scientists and energy leaders often operate on different decision timelines, priorities, and success metrics. Yet every energy decision is essentially a climate decision, and the two fields are deeply interdependent. As policy conditions shift, global energy demand continues to grow, and climate risks intensify, closer collaboration between these communities is increasingly important. Ensuring reliable and equitable access to energy while strengthening climate resilience and reducing climate risks requires approaches that recognize the interconnected challenges of energy, climate, and society.
This session aims to bridge these two communities by fostering mutual understanding, identifying shared challenges and opportunities, and creating pathways for deeper collaboration across science, industry, and policy. To advance this goal, we will bring together leading voices from academia, industry, and policy across Europe and the United States to discuss core challenges, identify mutually beneficial solutions, and define priorities for closer cooperation between the climate and energy communities. We aim to convene senior leaders from these communities for keynote presentations, followed by an open discussion engaging the broader EGU community. By connecting diverse perspectives and experiences, the session aims to foster constructive dialogue, spark new collaborations, and identify opportunities to advance a more resilient and sustainable future.