The EU GCC Clean Energy Technology Network organised on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 the webinar COVID-19 Recovery: Accelerating Energy Transitions in EU & GCC Power Sector which facilitated dialogue amongst businesses and governments from the EU and the GCC nations on the recommendations of a Policy Brief titled:‘Covid-19 recovery: How the G20 can accelerate sustainable energy transitions in the power sector by supporting the private sector’, issued by T20 Saudi Arabia. The Policy Brief outlines recommendations on how governments can support the private sector to deliver economic growth, create jobs, and support climate action. The proposed measures involve (1) coordinating on sustainable recovery measures in the G20, (2) expanding renewable energy generation, (3) accurately reflecting environmental externalities and ensuring just transitions in the fossil-fuel sector, and (4) promoting efficient electricity consumption and faster electrification.

The summary report of the webinar is now availabe here.