MATTHIAS REBELLIUS
GLOBAL DECARBONISATION
From global cooperation to national resilience Over three in five( 62 %) leaders believe future energy systems will rely more on local or regional production than global trade.
This signals a structural shift in how countries approach energy strategy. Renewable integration, storage readiness and advanced grid systems are emerging as critical enablers of self-sufficiency.
More than half of respondents report that resilience( 53 %) and energy independence( 52 %) are reaching maturity within their countries.
The infrastructure priorities of 2025 therefore look markedly different from two years ago – placing sovereignty and local capability at the core of transition planning.
However, while this trend boosts national preparedness, it also reflects a decline in global confidence around shared climate ambitions.
The report warns that, unless resilience is embedded within climate strategies, economic and environmental progress could be jeopardised.
MATTHIAS REBELLIUS
TITLE: MANAGING BOARD MEMBER OF SIEMENS AG AND CEO OF SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
COMPANY: SIEMENS
INDUSTRY: AUTOMATION MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
LOCATION: MUNICH, GERMANY
Matthias has been at Siemens for more than 35 years. On LinkedIn, he talks about what the company offers, saying:“ We are constantly looking for new ways to empower our customers by integrating digitalisation into our products and services.”