Q. With reference to the International Energy Efficiency Hub, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to bring together governments, international organizations, and private sector entities to promote global energy efficiency.
2.International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) hosts the Secretariat of the International Energy Efficiency Hub.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The International Energy Efficiency Hub is a platform for global collaboration on energy efficiency, facilitating exchanges on efficiency policy, regulation, and implementation among governments and other stakeholders. The Hub was established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC). The Hub now has 16 members, including major countries like the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the European Commission, along with India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Secretariat of the International Energy Efficiency Hub is hosted at the International Energy Agency (IEA). The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, will be the implementing body for India’s participation.
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