Climate Governance, the G20, and Renewable Energy Transition: Assessing the Role of the International Solar Alliance

Abstract

Climate change has increased the need for and the search for sustainable energy pathways for all major developing economies globally. The Group of 20 (G20) nations are currently responsible for the major part of global emissions for greenhouse gas emissions and economic activity. The G20’s nations have a very vital duty in Climate Laws globally, with focusing on the transition to renewable energy systems.

The Current Study understands the role of the green energy complex and also lays  importance on solar energy as a method to answer the challenges posed by climate change, with focus on  the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as an avenue for global cooperation in renewable energy deployment.

The Study has been conducted through qualitative policy analysis using data from secondary sources, including international agencies and organisations, government reports, and academic literature. The study explores how G20 member states engage with one another on renewable energy initiatives and how the ISA facilitates cooperation in solar energy development. The initial results of this paper have shown that despite the G20 members making progress in the renewable energy sector, there are still significant challenges that are present due to uneven implementation of policy and commitment, political and economic hindrances, and limitations of institutional capacity. Collaboration between G20 and ISA are vital to increase international climate governance.