Bengaluru to host first meeting of G20 energy transition group

Bengaluru will host the first meeting of the Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) of the G20 in February where crucial issues of universal access to clean energy, financing energy transition and just, affordable and inclusive transition pathways will be discussed, the Union Ministry of Power said.

The ministry said 150 participants, including G20 members and special invitee guest countries Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, UAE and Spain would take part in the meet scheduled to be held from February 5 to 7. The World Bank, Asian Development Bank and several United Nations organisations will also be part of the meet.