TF-4: Refuelling Growth: Clean Energy and Green Transitions

This Task Force will discuss how the green transition can be mainstreamed, the energy transition accelerated, and transition financing made more urgent and inclusive. From reducing fossil fuel dependence to technological assistance, what can the G20 do to catalyse vital inputs for this urgent transition? The transition from fossil fuel dependence to green energy needs to be equitable. How can we ensure that the green transition encompasses companies, citizens, and households in a manner that is just and sustainable? What are the instruments and institutions that are needed, domestically and globally, to ensure a swift energy transition and embed green growth in countries’ development pathways? What are sustainable energy choices that can be scaled up and are affordable? How can the G20 support international efforts such as the International Solar Alliance and others? How can green growth solutions be embedded into national development pathways?

Workstreams:

Technology Transfer for Green Transitions
Climate Mainstreaming and Embedded Green Transition Policies
Role of MDBs, Blended Finance, New Instruments, and Private Capital
Assessment of Emerging Energy and Fuel Choices
G20 & International Partnerships

CHAIRS:

Samir Saran

Observer Research Foundation (ORF), New Delhi

Vibha Dhawan

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi

Dr. Vibha Dhawan is the Director General of India’s premier research institution, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Co-CHAIRS:

Amit Bhandari

Gateway House, India

Ana Toni

Instituto Clima e Sociedade, Brazil

Ana Toni is the Executive Director of Instituto Clima eSociedade (iCS),Brazil

Arunabha Ghosh

Council on Energy, Environment and Water, India

Dr. Arunabha Ghosh is the founder-CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, India, one of Asia's leading policy research institutions.

Chandra Bhushan

iFOREST, India

Chandra Bhushan is the CEO of iFOREST (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology), an environmental research and innovation organisation based in India.

DP Srivastava

The Vivekananda International Foundation, India

Fahad M. Alturki

King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Fahad M. Alturki is the Vice President of Knowledge & Analysis at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), Saudi Arabia.

Haihong Gao

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China

Professor Haihong Gao is the Director of Research Center for International Finance, Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

John J. Kirton

G7-G20 Research Group, University of Toronto, Canada

John Kirton is Director and Founder of the Global Governance Program at Trinity College in the University of Toronto.

Kevin P. Gallagher

Boston University, USA

Dr. Kevin P. Gallagher is a professor of global development policy at Boston University (BU), where he directs the Global Development Policy Center.

Lukas Lingenthal

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Germany

Lukas Lingenthal works as the Policy Advisor for Mobility, Urban and Rural Development at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Analysis and Consulting Division in Germany.

Moekti Handajani Soejachmoen

Indonesia Research Institute for Decarbonization, Indonesia

Moekti Handajani Soejachmoen (Kuki Soejachmoen) is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Indonesia Research Institute for Decarbonization (IRID).

Saehee Jeong

Solutions for Our Climate, Republic of Korea

Saehee is a Senior Climate Diplomacy Associate at Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC), South Korea.

Suranjali Tandon

National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, India

Ulka Kelkar

World Resources Institute India

Ulka Kelkar is Director of the Climate Program at World Resources Institute India. She is an economist with more than two decades of work in climate policy.