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The fifth session of the OWG closed on 27 November 2013, following the conclusion of a general debate among member states and stakeholders on the topic of energy. Many delegations called for the creation of an SDG on “sustainable energy access for all,” with targets addressing issues such as energy efficiency and renewable energy. The importance of energy as a cross-cutting issue was stressed, with speakers highlighting the nexus between energy, health, education, gender, water, and a host of other development issues.
OWG Co-Chairs Körösi and Kamau presented a concluding summary during the afternoon, reflecting on the high level of convergence among delegations across the three days. Their summary highlighted emerging convergence on: the prerequisite of growth for poverty eradication; industrialization and infrastructure development as key drivers of growth; open, fair, rules-based trade; access to safe, affordable and reliable energy; the important role of renewable energy in the energy system; and the crucial roles of energy efficiency and conservation as components of sustainability.
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The next OWG meeting will take place from 9-13 December, and will discuss the issues of: means of implementation (science and technology, knowledge-sharing and capacity building); global partnership for development; needs of countries in special situations; human rights; the right to development; and global governance.
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