Goa, India: As part of India’s G20 Presidency, the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting is set to take place in Goa on July 19-20, 2023. This two-day gathering will see more than 100 delegates from G20 member countries, special invitee nations, and various International Organizations convene to discuss pressing issues surrounding clean energy transitions and sustainable development.
Chaired by Pawan Agarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, the 4th ETWG Meeting will also see active participation from key officials, including Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, and Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal.
India’s G20 Presidency has outlined six priority areas to emphasise its focus on global energy transition and cooperation towards clean energy development. These priorities encompass addressing technology gaps, enabling low-cost financing for energy transitions, ensuring energy security and diversified supply chains, promoting energy efficiency and responsible consumption, exploring future fuels, and striving for universal access to clean energy and inclusive energy transition pathways. These areas align with India’s vision to heal our ‘One Earth,’ create harmony within our ‘One Family,’ and provide hope for our ‘One Future.’
The discussions during the 4th ETWG meeting will build upon the outcomes of the previous meetings held in Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, and Mumbai. The goal is to identify and promote best practices, policies, and innovative approaches that support a just and inclusive energy transition.
One of the key highlights of the 4th ETWG meeting will be the in-depth deliberations on the draft Ministerial Communiqué, which holds the potential to shape the future of global energy cooperation.
Alongside the ETWG meeting, various side events are set to take place, including discussions on accelerating e-mobility through enabling policies, promoting universal energy access through solar energy, leveraging decentralized renewable energy applications to achieve sustainable development goals, aggregating energy efficiency solutions to drive progress, and exploring accessible and affordable clean energy for the Global South.
Simultaneously, the 14th edition of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is being organized in Goa from July 19th to 23rd, 2023, under the theme ‘Advancing Clean Energy Together.’ The CEM will host over 80 side events, attracting top business and energy leaders from around the world to discuss various clean energy topics.
A Technology and Cultural showcase at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa will provide a unique experience for visitors, featuring new and emerging technologies like Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen, and other clean energy solutions from across the globe.
The 4th ETWG Meeting is scheduled to conclude on July 20, 2023. Following its conclusion, the Ministerial meeting, set for July 22nd, will mark the culmination of the ETWG meetings. Esteemed Ministers and representatives from G20 member countries and other invited nations will participate in the Ministerial meeting. Union Minister of Power, and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh, will chair this important G20 Energy Ministerial meeting.
India’s G20 Presidency is steadfast in its commitment to strengthen global cooperation in achieving clean energy transitions, fostering sustainable development, and building a cleaner and greener future for all. The meetings in Goa are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the path towards a more sustainable and inclusive energy future.
