UK-India partnership on energy and climate

摘要

As part of the visit by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UK, the countries two Prime Ministers welcomed a comprehensive package of collaboration on energy and climate change that will support economic growth, energy security and energy access. The package encompasses ￡3.2bn of commercial agreements, joint research programmes and initiatives to share technical, scientific, and financial and policy expertise. This will encourage the research, development and eventual deployment of clean technology, renewables, gas and nuclear. As part of the package, the UK government has unveiled a UK Climate Investments joint venture with the Green Investment Bank, which will invest up to ￡200mn in renewable energy and energy efficiency in India and Africa.