ESCWA and the other four United Nations regional commissions co-organized the 15th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development in Xi’an, China, from 3 to 6 November, under the theme “Energy Transition in an Uncertain World: Driving Security, Growth and Resilience”.
ESCWA chaired the High-Level Plenary and contributed to discussions on critical energy transition minerals, energy connectivity, digitalization, renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy system resilience. It also showcased its work to strengthen electricity interconnections, modernize power systems and support secure, inclusive and resilient energy transitions across the Arab region.
Highlighting the importance of regional cooperation in a pre-recorded opening message, ESCWA Executive Secretary Rania Al-Mashat said: “The future of energy in my region will be shaped not only by what countries achieve individually, but by what we achieve together.”
ESCWA member States shared national experiences and perspectives on accelerating the energy transition and building more sustainable and resilient energy systems. ESCWA also supported youth engagement through its participation in the Youth Voice Competition.
