Global Arab Network | 60 Ministers from Euro-Med and Gulf to discuss renewable energy cooperation | Energy

Global Arab Network | 60 Ministers from Euro-Med and Gulf to discuss renewable energy cooperation | Energy: "60 Ministers from Euro-Med and Gulf to discuss renewable energy cooperation PDF Print E-mail
Edited by Sarah Khan
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 15:00
renewable_energy
Some 60 Foreign and Energy Ministers are expected to attend a conference on “Renewable energy cooperation between the EU, the Mediterranean and the Gulf countries”, that will address the challenges and possibilities for practical co-operation and projects that could facilitate the development of local renewable energy opportunities.

The conference, to take place in Brussels on 9 October, is hosted by Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner in cooperation with Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, and Commissioner for Science and Research, Janez Potočnik.

Representatives from international organisations, industry, research institutes and international financial institutions will also attend the ministerial meeting, which, according to an EC announcement, “will provide a unique opportunity to explore the scope for future cooperation on renewable energy”.

The conference will build on ongoing and planned initiatives, such as the Euro-Mediterranean energy market integration project (Med-Emip) ...