RTC at WEC Discusses Pathways to Manage Energy Trilemma of Energy Security, Access and Sustainability

A Ministerial Round Table Conference was held at the ongoing 26th edition of World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The Round Table Conference discussed how the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai was a game changer.

The Ministerial Round Table also discussed energy innovation and collaboration, and implications in managing the evolving energy trilemma trade-offs.

The Round Table, held on day three of the World Energy Congress, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate and Energy Policy of the Netherlands, H.E. Rob Jetten; Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, Pankaj Agarwal; and senior representatives of different countries and organizations.

During the conference, Power Secretary highlighted India’s pivotal role in COP28, emphasizing its significance as a policy catalyst in global energy transition. He pointed out that the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration is a testimony of India’s efforts for building convergence towards the COP28 renewable energy and energy efficiency commitments of doubling the global rate of energy efficiency improvements every year and of tripling the global renewable capacity by 2030.

The Secretary added that balancing energy security, access, and sustainability remains crucial, with initiatives like the PM-KUSUM Scheme and solar rooftop programs promoting environmental sustainability and job creation. The Indian Carbon Market will further advance sustainability efforts.