Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti
on Monday said transition to renewable sources of energy should
be promoted in a way that is "favourable to economic growth" to
ensure citizens' support.
Addressing via video link a G7- International Energy Agency
(IEA) conference that the Bank of Italy is hosting in Rome, the
minister stressed the commitment of Italy's G7 presidency on the
issue and highlighted the need to involve governments, civil
society and the private sector with fundamental cooperation.
The complexity of transition requires to "use the scarce public
resources" available and accurate "planning", Giorgetti noted.
This implies involving all "stakeholders" given it is not only
an environmental theme but also a social issue "whose benefits
should not weigh disproportionally on the most vulnerable but
should be shared by all".
On an international level, Giorgetti mentioned the work carried
out by the Italian presidency on the initiative Rise
(Supply-chain Enhancement) which vies to help developing
countries become more productive while focusing on clean energy,
with particular attention to the African continent.
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