The Global Biofuels Alliance, launched by PM Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, is gaining momentum and inspiring industry leaders and entrepreneurs around the world.
Many countries and organizations across the globe are part of the GBA. As per report, now, Jamaica has signed an agreement to join the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness stated, “These are issues about energy security, energy efficiency, and climate change, and all three are challenges that face Jamaica and countries like India. Working together with India in this regard will be very useful.”
Earlier, while addressing a special briefing on the Jamaican Prime Minister’s visit to India, Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said, “The Prime Minister of Jamaica also announced Jamaica’s intention to join the Global Biofuels Alliance, which is spearheaded by India.”
The GBA is a consortium of governments, international organizations, and industries, introduced as an initiative by India during its presidency of the G20. Its core purpose is to unite the most significant consumers and producers of biofuels to drive the development and deployment of biofuels.
The alliance aims to boost demand and facilitate technology transfer for the production of biofuels, as well as enhance trade. It is seen as a way for India to reduce its dependence on fuel imports and to lower its carbon emissions.
The alliance, conceptualized by India, has the United States and Brazil as its founding members.
Countries and organizations that have already joined the GBA include:
Twenty-five countries and twelve international organizations have agreed to join the alliance:
Eight G20 countries: 1. Argentina, 2. Brazil, 3. Canada, 4. India, 5. Italy, 6. Japan, 7. South Africa, 8. USA
Four G20 Invitee Countries: 1. Bangladesh, 2. Mauritius, 3. Singapore, 4. UAE
Thirteen non-G20 countries: 1. Burundi, 2. Finland, 3. Guyana, 4. Hungary, 5. Iceland, 6. Kenya, 7. Panama, 8. Paraguay, 9. Philippines, 10. Seychelles, 11. Sri Lanka, 12. Tanzania, 13. Uganda.
Twelve international organizations: Asian Development Bank, World Economic Forum, World LPG Organization, UN Energy for All, UNIDO, Biofutures Platform, International Civil Aviation Organization, International Energy Agency, International Energy Forum, International Renewable Energy Agency, World Biogas Association, and the World Bank.
