Designing and leading the energy transition
The global shift toward low-carbon, resilient, and sustainable energy systems has become one of the most strategic public policy challenges of the 21st century. Governments must plan and implement energy transitions that reconcile environmental imperatives, economic performance, technological change, and social acceptability.
This program is dedicated to understanding the major drivers of the energy transition and to sharing French and European expertise in energy policy design, governance, and implementation. It aims to provide participants with the analytical frameworks, operational tools, and leadership skills needed to design and lead ambitious energy transition strategies at national and international levels.
Practical information and registration
Length | 4 days
Teaching language | English
Dates | May 4 to 7, 2026
Format of training | On-site
Level | Reinforcement
Venue | INSP, 2, avenue de l’Observatoire, 75006 Paris
Tuition fees | €1,470 for candidates without a French government grant
Registration procedure | Registration opening soon
Educational code | APIC26-01
Target audience
Senior civil servants, national and local government officials, diplomats, regulators, policymakers, professionals from energy agencies, representatives of international organizations, and executives involved in strategic planning, public policy design, or energy governance.
This training, like all programs in our catalog of international short programs (Pic), is intended for executives affiliated with foreign (non-French) institutions. For more information, please refer to our registration procedures.
Requirements
This training requires no prior educational prerequisites and is based on a voluntary approach.
Trainers’ profiles
Senior civil servants, experts in energy policy and regulation, specialists in climate and environmental economics, representatives of French institutions involved in the energy transition, and international experts in sustainable development and energy governance.
Training objectives
- Understand the foundations and dynamics of the energy transition
- Develop operational leadership skills
- Build an international network and share best practices
Program
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Understanding the energy transition
- Examine global, European, and national drivers of the energy transition
- Explore the policy mechanisms supporting decarbonization
- Understand the main technological and economic transformations shaping future energy systems
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Develop operational leadership skills
- Learn how to design, coordinate, and implement integrated transition strategies
- Acquire practical tools to evaluate energy policies and manage transition-related risks
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Build an international network and share best practices
- Exchange experiences with peers on energy governance challenges
- Gain insights from high-level French institutions and field actors
- Establish long-term professional connections in an international community of practice
This program combines the expertise of leading French specialists in energy policy with the active participation of the participants, creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Through in-depth case studies, practical workshops and exchanges with field practitioners, participants will gain both a comprehensive understanding of the practical dimensions of the energy transition and the opportunity to explore innovative approaches for designing and implementing effective transition strategies.
The relevance of the training and the teaching methodology are assessed by participants through a questionnaire. A roundtable is also conducted at the end of the training to establish collective feedback.
Registration procedures
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