Advancing Energy Transition in the Global South Fostering Sustainable Economic Growth and Building Strategic Partnerships

Background

Event Description
Focusing on the current state of clean energy development in the Global South and the challenges and opportunities it presents, this side event aims to:
·Promote lasting, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in the region through clean energy development;
·Create full and productive employment opportunities;
·Strengthen cooperation with international partners;
·Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development;
·Share successful cases and innovative models.

Highlights
Key highlights include exploring the report Accelerate the Green and Low-Carbon Development of Energy ,Promote the Modernization of the Global South.
The event will analyze major challenges currently facing energy development in the Global South and present reference pathways for green energy transition, drawing on China's experience in energy and power development, along with its technological and industrial strengths.

Expected Outcomes
·To further encourage clean energy development in the Global South;
·To enhance the efficiency of energy transitions in developing countries;
·To significantly contribute to sustainable economic growth;
·To strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development;
·To provide effective solutions and pathways for achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Agenda

Time	Content
Opening Remarks Moderator: Dr. Cheng Zhiqiang , Executive Secretary for Cooperation of Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO)
13:15-13:30	H.E. Mr. Fu Cong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nation
	H.E. Mr. Xin Bao ’an, Chairman of GEIDCO(Video)
Keynote Speeches Moderator: Dr. Cheng Zhiqiang , Executive Secretary for Cooperation of Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO)
13:30-13:45	H.E. Ms. Rola Dashti, Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA)
	H.E. Mr. Claver Gatete,Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations, Executive Secretary of Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA)
	H.E.Mr.Navid Hanif , Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
Special Presentation Moderator: Dr. Cheng Zhiqiang, Executive Secretary for Cooperation of Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO)
13:45-13:55	Accelerate the Green and Low-Carbon Development of Energy, Promote the Modernization of the Global South by Mr. Yin Bo, Director of Cooperation Division, Cooperation Bureau, GEIDCO
Panel Discussion: Case Studies Moderator: Representative of SEforALL
13:55-14:25	Mr. Liu Hongpeng, Director of Energy Division, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
	Mr. Denis Ulin, Director of Strategic Engagement and Coordination，UNIDO
	Prof. Bie Zhaohong, Executive Vice President of Xi'an Jiaotong University of China
	Mr.Wang Qiankun,Director of Planning and Coordination Division, Operation Bureau of GEIDCO
	H.E. Mr. Kozhoshev Arzybek Orozbekovich, Member of the Board (Minister) for Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Union
Q&A and Closing Remarks
14:25-14:30	Q&A and Closing Remarks by Dr. Cheng Zhiqiang,Executive Secretary for Cooperation, GEIDCO

Agenda subject to final adjustments

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