MAGAZINE
2022
RUSSIA ’ S CLIMATE CHANGE CONUNDRUM
By Dr . Sijbren de Jong & Mr . Can Ögütcü , NATO SHAPE
Dr . Sijbren de Jong is a strategic Eastern Europe analyst at NATO ’ s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe ( SHAPE ). Previously he worked as an analyst on Eurasian security and geoeconomics for The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies , Leiden University , the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies , EU Observer and others .
Mr . Can Ögütcü is the lead analyst for energy security at NATO SHAPE . Previously he worked for the International Energy Charter Secretariat in Brussels on energy investment climate reviews and for Rothschild & Co . in Paris on project financing for energy infrastructure in CEE and CIS countries .
NATO ENERGY AND SECURITY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Created on July 10 and accredited on October 12 , 2012 , the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence ( ENSEC COE ) currently operates as a widely recognized international military organization with the aim of providing qualified and appropriate expert advice on questions related to operational energy security .
The mission of the NATO ENSEC COE is to assist Strategic Commands , other NATO bodies , nations , partners , and other civil and military entities by supporting NATO ’ s capability development process , mission effectiveness , and interoperability in the near , mid and long terms by providing comprehensive and timely subject matter expertise on all aspects of energy security . The mission includes cost effective solutions to support military requirements , energy efficiency in the operational field , and interaction with academia and industry .
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