Ivo Wakounig

Oct 24, 2024 | illuminem.com | Thaddeus Anim-Somuah |Damilola Adeyanju |Ivo Wakounig

The Future Energy Leaders the Netherlands was founded in March 2023 by Damilola Adeyanju, Douwe van der Stroom, and Thaddeus Anim-Somuah. They shared a passion for catalyzing positive change in energy transitions, and their involvement in the Global Future Energy Leaders Program of the World Energy Council ignited a spark of inspiration that would soon blossom into a transformative movement.

Aug 23, 2024 | illuminem.com | Ivo Wakounig

Often times colonialism is treated as a historical artefact, something people have read about in their history books, have been taught to condemn, and - for certain privileged people especially in the Global North - have perhaps never encountered or felt its impacts. In our increasingly technocratic world, the climate crisis and the current drive towards energy transition are often treated as elements that exist in the silos of market-driven sustainability policies.

Jul 16, 2024 | illuminem.com | Thaddeus Anim-Somuah |Damilola Adeyanju |Ivo Wakounig

‘Redesigning energy for people and planet’. This was the motto of the 26th World Energy Congress, which took part in Rotterdam from 22 - 25 April in the World Energy Council’s centennial year. Over 4000 delegates, more than 350 speakers, and around 70 ministers participated in the conversation.

May 9, 2024 | illuminem.com | Thaddeus Anim-Somuah |Ivo Wakounig

Sustainability is often framed as a distant concern, a matter of preserving the planet for future generations. While this is certainly true, it overlooks a crucial aspect: sustainability is fundamentally about caring for people right here and now. The link between human well-being and environmental health is undeniable, and the consequences of inaction are already manifesting in our daily lives.