LATAM Energy Transition Academy 2024: Training future sustainable leaders is key to sustainable energy development.

The LATAM Energy Transition Academy 2024 opens its virtual doors to train future leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean in the fight for equitable and sustainable energy development.

The Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Transition Academy (ATE LATAM) will conduct its virtual training program from September 26 to November 14, 2024. The Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile (IEI) will award a certificate of participation. This initiative is organized by the NGO Uno.Cinco, the IEI, and The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE). The event will feature prominent figures and authorities from the energy sector in Latin America, as well as representatives of international organizations related to the sector. ATE LATAM invites young professionals from across the region and civil society to be part of this free program, focused on developing technical and theoretical capacities on energy transition. The Academy, aimed at preparing future leaders of Latin America and the Caribbean in sustainable energy and climate action, will offer an intensive program of 8 sessions. Topics to be addressed include: i) energy literacy, ii) just transition, iii) energy efficiency, and iv) the role of critical minerals in the energy transition. Additionally, the courses will be globally accessible thanks to their virtual format and will feature simultaneous translation in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. This project aims to prepare participants for the process of updating the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of the countries in the region, in anticipation of COP30, which will be held in Brazil in 2025. Information and registration: paz@unopuntocinco.net https://capevlac.OLACDE.org/ ATE LATAM registration form: https://capevlac.OLACDE.org/formulario-inscripcion-ate-2024/ ATE Magazine http://www.OLACDE.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EN_Revista-Academia-Transicion-Energetica-Latinoamerica-y-el-Caribe-Folleto-diptico-297-x-210-mm.pdf http://www.OLACDE.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ES_Revista-Academia-Transicion-Energetica-Latinoamerica-y-el-Caribe-Folleto-diptico-297-x-210-mm-1.pdf http://www.OLACDE.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PT_Revista-Academia-Transicion-Energetica-Latinoamerica-y-el-Caribe-Folleto-diptico-297-x-210-mm.pdf Department of Communication and Institutional Relations – Marıa Josefa Corral 
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LATAM Energy Transition Academy 2024: Training future sustainable leaders is key to sustainable energy development.

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The LATAM Energy Transition Academy 2024 opens its virtual doors to train future leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean in the fight for equitable and sustainable energy development.

Capacity building & knowledge

We advance high-level technical training programs that foster experience-sharing and develop the human and institutional capacities required to drive energy transformations across our region.

Our academic programs offer executive courses, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on key areas such as the energy transition, conventional and renewable energy, electromobility, and regional integration.

OLACDE builds a regional network of energy expertise, connecting governments, young professionals, academics, and industry experts to foster collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.

Technical cooperation & climate finance

We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation as key drivers to accelerate energy transitions across Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE unites efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical expertise, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional context.

We advance strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward decarbonization, conventional energy, renewables, and energy justice projects—building a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.

Regional energy community

We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook, positioning Latin America and the Caribbean as a pivotal player on the international stage. OLACDE amplifies regional representation in key multilateral energy, trade, and climate forums by fostering strategic alliances and international cooperation.

Through flagship events such as Energy Week and new spaces for high-level dialogue, we champion a collective voice that attracts investment, drives technical partnerships, and unlocks sustainable development opportunities across our region

Energy transition & strategic projects

We foster a regional energy transition built on sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports Member Countries in adopting emerging technologies—such as energy efficiency, storage solutions, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization—to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization.

Our approach promotes strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean, reducing emissions while building a cleaner, more competitive energy infrastructure. Key regional initiatives, including OEMLAC, position our region as a benchmark for climate innovation and sustainable energy development.

Energy information and data

We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy intelligence, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that empower both public and private decision-making across the sector. OLACDE drives digital transformation in energy by leveraging artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced analytical tools to map regional energy trends.

The integration of systems such as SieLAC, along with new regional digital platforms, consolidates reliable, up-to-date technical data—enabling modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.

Regional energy integration

We foster cooperation across the regional energy sector by prioritizing infrastructure development, cross-border collaboration, and regulatory alignment to enhance energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates strategic projects in power grid interconnections, natural gas integration, and joint energy planning to build resilient, sustainable partnerships.

Working alongside the governments of our 27 Member States, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and key public and private stakeholders, we drive initiatives that introduce innovative energy exchange mechanisms, strengthen national capacities, and accelerate a unified regional energy transition.