George Lambert

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George Lambert is an LNG Portfolio Analyst Intern at Calypso Commodities and a Master’s student in International Energy Transitions at Sciences Po. He previously studied International Security Studies at the Australian National University, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region and a minor in Japanese.

James Balzer

Jul 12 2025

Positive path dependence: a blueprint for durable energy transitions

Illuminem Voices

Energy Transition · Energy

Positive path dependence enables durable energy transitions by embedding stickiness, entrenchment, and expansion into climate policy. Strategic interventions, such as long-term incentives and visible low-carbon technologies, create self-reinforcing dynamics that strengthen over time and resist reversal