22 December 2025 • 1 minute read
DLA Piper Panorama: Energy transition – a conversation with Ambassador Michael McKinley and Robert da Silva Ashley
In this episode, Robert da Silva Ashley (New York and Miami), Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Energy and Natural Resources sector, joins Ambassador Michael McKinley, Senior Counselor at The Cohen Group, for an insightful discussion on the recently concluded Global Climate Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. They explore COP30’s impact on global energy policy and environmental commitments, as well as the evolving role of international cooperation. With a focus on sustainability and the transition to clean energy, the conversation highlights key takeaways from the conference, emerging challenges, and strategic opportunities shaping the future of environmental and energy initiatives worldwide.
