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U.N. secretary-general tells G7 outreach session energy security now centers on renewables and cooperation
Summary
The U.N. secretary‑general took part in a G7 outreach session focused on energy security and emphasized renewable energy, diversification and international cooperation, the U.N. spokesperson said.
The United Nations said the secretary-general attended an outreach session connected to the G7 summit and emphasized that modern energy security centers on renewable energy, diversification and joint action.
The U.N. spokesperson said the secretary-general “took part in a discussion on energy security with a focus on diversification, technology, and investment to ensure access and affordability in a changing world.” The spokesperson added that the session included G7 leaders and other invited leaders and that the secretary-general told participants that “energy security is no longer about barrels and pipelines. It is about renewable energies and united action to support accessibility, to support affordability, and to support supercharging sustainable development.”
Why it matters: The remarks frame energy security as linked to sustainable development and affordability, and highlight the secretary-general’s view that international cooperation and investment are central to ensuring access to energy while transitioning to renewables.
Ending note: The spokesperson said the secretary-general held informal meetings with leaders attending the summit and discussed a range of topics, including the situation in the broader Middle East.
