Energy Transitions Working Group G20: It is a grouping that focuses on achieving energy transition in the world. Energy Transitions Working Group 2023 is being held under India’s G20 Presidency. Energy Transitions Working Group Meet G20 is also Important for UPSC Prelims 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam ( GS Paper 2- Various International Groupings and International Relations).
Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting in News
Recently, the Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy briefed the media on the First Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting to be held in Bengaluru on February 5-7, 2023. On the side-lines, a high-level international seminar on ‘Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)’ has been organized at the 1st ETWG. On the side-lines, a high-level international seminar on ‘Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)’ has been organized at the 1st ETWG. The seminar will focus on highlighting the importance of carbon capture, utilization, and storage, considered vital for achieving net-zero targets.
Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) Meet
ETWG will conduct four (4) working group meetings to set the agenda and identify action areas for the planned Energy Transition Ministerial Meeting (ETMM).
- Schedule: The schedule of meetings will take place as follows:
- 1st ETWG Meet – Bengaluru, February 5-7, 2023
- 2nd ETWG Meet – Gandhinagar, April 2-4, 2023
- 3rd ETWG Meet – Mumbai, May 15-17, 2023
- 4th ETWG Meet – Goa, July 19-20, 2023
- Energy Transition Ministerial Meeting (ETMM)– Goa, July 22, 2023
- Participation: India is hosting 150+ delegates from 19 countries, European Union and 9 guest countries.
- In addition, leading International Organisations and Regional Organisations and knowledge partners will be part of the meeting.
Energy Transitions Working Group Priority Areas
Energy Transitions Working Group while retaining focus on achieving energy transition, will emphasize on addressing technology gaps and financing to ensure that it is delivered across countries in a time-bound and affordable manner without compromising the energy needs of the communities.
The priority areas for the Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) include the following:
- Energy Transition through Addressing Technology Gaps
- Low-cost Financing for Energy Transition
- Energy Security and Diversified Supply Chains
- Energy Efficiency, Industrial Low Carbon Transitions and Responsible Consumption,
- Fuels for Future (3F) and
- Universal Access to Clean Energy and Just, Affordable, and Inclusive Energy Transition Pathways
Energy Transitions Working Group FAQs
1. Which country is organizing the Energy Transitions Working Group ?
Ans. Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting is being Organized by India as the G20 President.
2. Who are participating in the Energy Transitions Working Group g20?
Ans. India is hosting 150+ delegates from 19 countries, European Union and 9 guest countries. In addition, leading International Organisations and Regional Organisations and knowledge partners will be part of the meeting.
3. Which country is the G20 President 2023?
Ans. India is current G20 President.
India’s G20 Presidency- G20 Logo, Theme and Website Unveiled by PM Modi
India’s G20 Presidency- G20 Logo, Theme and Website Unveiled by PM Modi
