Jason Bordoff
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Jason Bordoff
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Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs
Called “one of the best minds in energy policy today” by Fareed Zakaria, Jason Bordoff is a former senior White House advisor, Columbia professor, and founder of the nation’s leading energy think tank and its first climate school, offering unparalleled insights into the intersection of energy markets, climate change, national security, and the geopolitics of energy.
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Jason Bordoff's speaking fee: $40K - $70K
As a former senior White House official on the National Security Council, Jason Bordoff offers unparalleled insights into the intersection of energy markets, climate change, national security, and the geopolitics of energy. Bordoff is the founding director of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, the nation’s leading energy think tank, and co-founder of the Columbia Climate School, the first climate school in the United States. A respected Columbia University professor and leading global commentator, Bordoff uniquely combines original scholarly insights with practical policy and market expertise to help audiences understand the rapidly shifting global energy and climate landscape. His compelling presentations break down complex geopolitical dynamics, clarify critical policy decisions, and illuminate the profound impacts these have on businesses, markets, investors, and individuals. Bordoff regularly speaks at many well-known conferences and forums such as the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, the Munich Security Conference, the Aspen Security Forum, the Aspen Ideas Festival, CERAWeek, and United Nations COP climate conferences. Audiences leave equipped with actionable insights into navigating geopolitical risk, understanding the energy transition, managing climate risks, and making informed strategic decisions in an era defined by global uncertainty, heightened competition, and accelerating environmental challenges.
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Jason Bordoff’s Speech Topics
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The Outlook for U.S. Energy Policy and Markets
Jason Bordoff delivers a compelling overview of U.S. energy policy, exploring how shifting government priorities shape markets, technology adoption, and investment landscapes. Audiences will learn about the critical balance between fossil fuels, renewables, nuclear energy, and emerging innovations, along with the strategic implications of policy choices around infrastructure, permitting, and international trade. By examining how federal decisions impact energy security, affordability, and sustainability, attendees gain practical insights into navigating risks and seizing opportunities. The session empowers business leaders and individuals alike with actionable understanding to make informed decisions on investments, operations, and personal choices amid evolving U.S. energy and climate policy dynamics.
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Climate Realism: Navigating the Complex Path to Net-Zero
In this timely presentation, Jason Bordoff provides a realistic, nuanced perspective on the urgent challenge of climate change, highlighting that achieving deep decarbonization demands pragmatic, economically sustainable approaches. Audiences will learn how energy security, affordability, and geopolitical tensions influence global climate efforts, underscoring the necessity of diverse solutions including renewables, nuclear, carbon capture, and improved efficiency. Drawing on real-world examples, Bordoff illustrates how policymakers, investors, and individuals can effectively balance ambitious climate goals with economic and energy security imperatives. Attendees will leave equipped with strategic insights to advance responsible climate action in both their professional and personal lives.
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Navigating a New Energy Era: Transition, Security, and Geopolitical Realities
In this insightful presentation, audiences will explore the significant transformations shaping today’s global energy landscape. Attendees will learn about the ongoing reset in the energy transition, the re-emergence of energy security as a critical priority, and the decline of the neoliberal economic order in favor of greater geopolitical competition. Jason Bordoff highlights how these interconnected shifts impact investments in energy infrastructure, renewable technologies, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Participants will gain actionable insights into managing risks and opportunities in their business strategies and personal lives, navigating geopolitical uncertainty, fostering pragmatic energy solutions, and understanding the imperative of building resilience and diversified supply chains.
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Foreign Affairs The Age of Energy Insecurity
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World Economic Forum Why we need to rethink energy security in the transition to net-zero
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New York Times Europe Is Wrong to Blame the U.S. for Its Energy Problems
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Foreign Affairs Green Upheaval: The New Geopolitics of Energy
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Washington Post No, President Trump, the U.S. isn’t energy-independent. Middle East oil still matters.
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Financial Times The Saudi Arabian Reform Slowdown and the Oil Price Dilemma
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