The 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting will take place in Goa from Wednesday to Thursday under India’s G20 Presidency. More than 100 delegates from G20 member countries, special invitee countries, and various International Organisations will come together for the two-day meeting.
The previous three meetings of the ETWG were held in Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, and Mumbai. This fourth meeting will be chaired by Pawan Agarwal, who serves as the ETWG Chair and Secretary, Ministry of Power. Other officials such as 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, will also participate in the deliberations.
India’s G20 Presidency has outlined six priority areas focused on energy transition and sustainable energy development: addressing technology gaps, low-cost financing, energy security and diversified supply chains, energy efficiency and responsible consumption, fuels for the future, and universal access to clean energy. These priority areas reflect India’s commitment to building global cooperation towards a sustainable and clean energy future.
The theme of India’s G20 Presidency is One Earth, One Family, One Future, emphasizing the need for harmony and cooperation to address the challenges of energy transition. The ETWG meetings serve as a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration among G20 member countries and other stakeholders.
By convening such meetings, India aims to accelerate the global transition to cleaner sources of energy and promote sustainable development. The discussions and outcomes of the ETWG meeting will contribute to shaping policies and strategies to achieve the goals set forth under India’s G20 Presidency.
Overall, the 4th ETWG meeting in Goa signifies India’s commitment to driving energy transitions and fostering international cooperation towards a sustainable and clean energy future. The participation of delegates from various countries and international organizations highlights the importance of collective action in addressing the global energy challenges. Through these efforts, India aims to pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient energy sector for the benefit of all nations.
