Andris Piebalgs

Andris Piebalgs is a Professor at the European University Institute and serves as the Chairman of the Implementation Committee of the International Methane Emissions Observatory. With a distinguished career in public service, Piebalgs previously held key roles as the European Union Commissioner for Energy and later as the Commissioner for Development. He was instrumental in shaping the EU’s renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, significantly contributing to the establishment of the European energy market. Before his work with the European Union, Piebalgs was a prominent Latvian politician and diplomat. As Latvia’s Ambassador to the EU, he played a pivotal role in facilitating Latvia’s accession to the European Union.