In Short : At the G20 meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Shri Manohar Lal emphasized India’s pivotal role in driving global energy transitions. He highlighted the nation’s advancements in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable growth. Stressing India’s commitment to a net-zero future, he underscored the country’s efforts to promote clean technologies and collaborative global […]
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal to Participate in G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in South Africa – EQ
In Short : Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal will attend the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in South Africa to discuss global clean energy goals. The meeting will focus on accelerating renewable adoption, strengthening energy security, and promoting cooperation. Shri Lal will showcase India’s progress in renewables, green hydrogen, and sustainable growth while advocating equitable […]
IRENA-G20+ Countries Hold the Key to the Global Renewable Target by 2030 – EQ
In Short : G20+ countries are crucial to meeting the global renewable energy target by 2030. As the world’s largest energy consumers, their commitment to sustainable practices and increased investment in clean technologies can drive significant carbon reductions. Collaborative efforts and policy alignment among these nations will accelerate the transition to renewable energy, shaping a […]
South Africa’s G20 presidency to prioritise climate finance – EQ
In Short : South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate finance, debt relief, and fair access to critical minerals. President Cyril Ramaphosa urges developed nations to fulfill financial commitments to aid developing economies. The agenda includes boosting green investments and reforming global credit systems. However, geopolitical tensions, including U.S. criticism, pose challenges to achieving […]
India says 50 lakh people directly dependent on coal mining; will press for ‘just energy transition’ at G20 – EQ Mag
Union coal secretary Amrit Lal Meena said questions surrounding livelihoods of these 50 lakh people, alternate vocations, skulking, healthcare and education have to be considered while charting the way forward. India will press for a “just energy transition” at the G-20 parleys, a top government official said on Monday, pointing out that 50 lakh people […]
G20: An opportunity to meet the Global South’s climate finance needs – EQ Mag
The present commitments made by the developed countries to provide climate finance have proved to be insufficient. The G20 needs to find pragmatic solutions to mitigate this issue of green finance. The world is at a critical juncture in history; the urgency of tackling climate change can no longer be delayed or treated as aspirational. […]
Global carbon emissions will decide future, G20 is vital to deal with it: Scientists – EQ Mag
Agartala : Global carbon emissions will determine the future, human fate and livelihood, thats why G20 is very important to deal with the challenge, scientists said on the opening day of the two-day Science-20 conference under Indias G20 Presidency in Agartala. The scientists said that there is no nation, no society that can address the […]
Foreign Secretary Kwatra and Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha discuss railways, trade, energy and G20 – EQ Mag
Kathmandu : Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Tuesday called on Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister and discussed railways, treaties and agreements between the two countries, and projects undertaken by Indian companies in Nepal, including in the power and energy sector. Kwatra arrived here on Monday for a two-day official visit to hold talks with the […]
At the G20, India is pressing the issue of energy storage – EQ Mag
At the G20, India is pressing the issue of energy storage India hosted its first Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG ) meeting from February 5th to 7th, 2023. The meeting took place at the IT Hub of India, Bengaluru. Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy R K Singh addressed the meeting and […]
G20 make commitments to reach carbon neutrality, end coal financing abroad – EQ Mag Pro
The G20 reaffirmed past commitments by rich nations to mobilize $100 billion annually to help poorer countries. However, it failed to set a target for phasing out domestic coal use. Rome : Leaders of the world’s biggest economies made a compromise commitment Sunday to reach carbon neutrality by or around mid-century as they wrapped up […]
