What is the Global Energy Transition and why is it important for business to understand its significance? The global energy transition, driven by climate change, is transforming all sectors of the economy. As businesses face the reality of this transition, many will find ways to adapt, new businesses will be created, and others will simply disappear. The help understand what is driving the global energy transition, I have prepared a six-part series of short articles that examine the speed and direction of the global energy transition and explains how the transition is being shaped by five interrelated forces - the drivers of the global energy transition: 1.      The energy transition is two transitions 2.      The new map of global energy 3.      The energy transition and international trade 4.      The energy transition and supply chain risks 5.      The new global marketplace The purpose of these articles is to stimulate discussion around the issues identified in the articles. I will post one article every few days. Today I have posted an introduction to the global energy transition.