Date: 16th November 2024
Time: 16.45 – 18.15 AZT (GMT + 4)
Location: Side Event Room 5
Organizing partners: World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), World Bioenergy Association (WBA)
Summary:
Building on the success of COP28, where the global target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 was formally agreed upon, this side event at COP29 will explore the next steps towards achieving 100% renewable energy across all sectors.
The discussions will focus on key strategies needed to maintain momentum, such as scaling up investments, advancing technological solutions, and implementing supportive policies. In addition, the event will emphasize how to mobilize society for this energy transition and ensure that it is inclusive and just, leaving no communities behind. The tripling target achieved at COP28 will serve as a foundation to accelerate further progress towards a fully renewable and sustainable energy future.
Agenda:
Introductory remarks – Bharadwaj Kummamuru, Executive Director, World Bioenergy Association (Moderator)
- Stefan Gsänger, WWEA Secretary General, Global100RE Co-chair: Where wind power stands world-wide
- Dr. Karunamoorthy Neethimani, Founder and MD of Windplus, Member of WWEA Strategy Committee, IWPA National Council – Hon. Treasurer: What needs to be done so that wind power can fully contribute to a renewable future in India
- Bharadwaj Kummamuru, Executive Director, World Bioenergy Association: Role of modern bioenergy in supporting the global energy transformation
- Dr. Raviraj Jadhav, Programme Director, BAIF Development Research Foundation: Renewable energy with focus on circular economy for rural families in India
- Shikhar Jain, Executive Director, CII: Importance of accelerating adoption of renewable energy especially in Global South
- Parag Sharma, Founder & CEO, O2Power: Enablers to enhance implementation and integration of renewable energy into energy mix – a business perspective
- Concluding Remarks and Q/A