The Energy Ministers from the G20 countries and heads of international organisations have met for the first time, in Turkey, affirming their commitment to renewable energy.

Ministers welcomed the report on the voluntary implementation of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan prepared by the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), as endorsed at the G20 Leaders’ Summit last year in Brisbane.

IPEEC Executive Director, Benoit Lebot stated, ‘Energy efficiency has finally secured the level of recognition it deserves, and is here to stay as a central piece of the G20. Energy efficiency is crucial to G20 countries, and G20 countries are critical to energy efficiency.’

The meeting focused on access to sustainable energy for all, energy efficiency, investments in energy and renewable energy. Ministers also placed high importance on energy access, international cooperation, market transparency, energy security, clean energy innovation and climate change.

Read the IPEEC media release.