G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in South Africa

Current Context: The G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) 2025 was held from 7–10 October 2025 at KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, under the South African G20 Presidency.

• It was chaired by Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, and attended by G20 energy ministers, guest nations, and global organizations.
• India was represented by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal.
• The meeting aimed to ensure secure, affordable, and sustainable energy transitions, aligned with SDG 7 and Paris Agreement goals.
• Key highlights included energy security, clean cooking access, sustainable industrial development, and addressing Africa’s energy poverty.

Question:

Q.1 The G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) 2025 was hosted by which country?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) South Africa
d) Indonesia

Answer: c) The ETMM 2025 was held under the South African G20 Presidency, making South Africa the host nation. Each year, the G20 presidency rotates among member countries, and in 2025, South Africa holds the chair.