Under India’s G20 Presidency, the 2nd Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting is taking place in Gandhinagar from 2 April to 4 April. The meeting witnessed participation from more than 100 delegates from G20 member countries, Ministry of Energy, special invitee countries, and International Organizations. The first Working Group Meeting on Energy transition was held in Bengaluru from 5 to 7 February.
On the second day of the Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting, deliberations on access to clean energy, along with six major agenda were held. During the meeting delegates discussed ways to improve access to clean energy around the world in detail. Affordability and inclusivity were important points highlighted during discussions. A detailed seminar highlighting how a global shift in energy production could aid global sustainable cooling was also organised.
Two additional programs, one on speeding up the cooling process and another on the renewable energy supply chain to facilitate and accelerate the energy transition was organised for the delegates. Under India’s Presidency, four ETWG meetings, various side events and a Ministerial meeting have been planned.