Consider the following statements in the context of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM): 1. It is a global forum to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy. 2. India is a participating nation in the Clean Energy Ministerial. 3. India has denied to participate in the programme ‘21st Century Power’ under Clean Energy Ministerial. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements in the context of the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM): 1. It is a global forum to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy. 2. India is a participating nation in the Clean Energy Ministerial. 3. India has denied to participate in the programme ‘21st Century Power’ under Clean Energy Ministerial. Which of the above statements are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

Key Points

  • The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum to share lessons learned and best practices and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
  • India is a participating nation in the Clean Energy Ministerial. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
  • An Indian delegation led by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forest & Climate Change participated in the conferences. Hence Statement 3 is not correct.

 Important Points

  • Initiatives are based on areas of common interest among participating governments and other stakeholders.
  • The CEM is the initiative of the USA.
  • Presently, 23 countries are members of CEM.
  • There are 13 initiatives under CEM covering energy efficiency, clean energy supply, and cross-cutting areas.                    
  • Since its launch in 2010, the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has come a long way.
  • Its various initiatives were instrumental in leading significant collaborative work amongst members in the context of clean energy supply, demand-side management, and relevant cross-cutting issues.

  Additional Information

  • Mission Innovation (MI) is a global initiative of 22 countries and the European Union to dramatically accelerate global clean energy innovation.

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