During a parallel event of the G20 Brazil, held in Belo Horizonte (MG) this Wednesday (28), international specialists participated in a debate about the future of energy planning in Latin America and the Caribbean. The discussion was promoted by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE).The central theme of the meeting was “Energy Planning as a Key Tool for Energy Transitions.
” The objective was to explore how regional and coordinated energy planning can drive just and inclusive energy transitions in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the need for a dedicated forum on these issues.”The second phase of the energy transition usually refers to the evolution of a society’s energy systems towards sustainability, resilience, and reduction of environmental impact. In this phase, energy transitions involve the integration of renewable energies, the decarbonization of sectors of the economy that have emissions that are difficult to reduce, new energy storage solutions and energy vectors, in addition to efforts in the field of circular economy and sustainable practices,” noted Guido Maulini, Chief of Staff of the Executive Secretary of OLACDE.
Representing the MME, Gustavo Masili, Director of Information, Studies and Energy Efficiency, emphasized the importance of a just energy transition, with social inclusion and sustainability. “The energy transition should align with broader sustainability goals, promoting equal opportunities in decision-making, equitable distribution of energy resources, minimizing impacts on jobs, and mitigating environmental impacts,” he remarked.
The debate included contributions from representatives of the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Ministry of Mines and Energy, Brazil
