SAREP
The South Asia Clean Energy Forum (SACEF) 2024 was successfully organized by USAID/ India through its South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) and Advancing the U.S.-India Partnership Platform (APP) programs from October 21 to 24, 2024, in Jaipur, India which convened key regional leaders to address critical climate and energy challenges.
The three-day event brought together more than 400 participants including key senior officials from governments, international agencies and large public- and private-sector companies from across South Asia region and beyond. This year’s forum brought together thought leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the globe to exchange insights on advancing South Asia’s clean energy landscape.
The forum was also graced by the august presence of the U.S. Ambassador to India – HE Eric Garcetti and the Hon’ble Minister of State for Energy, Rajasthan – Mr. Heeralal Nagar who spoke about their commitments towards clean energy transition in their address in the Inaugural session.
The Forum was also graced by the presence of Energy and Transport secretaries and other senior government officials from Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Over three days, we hosted 18 diverse sessions with more than 150 speakers covering key topics in South Asia’s energy transition, including European Cross Border Energy Trade insights, resilient energy strategies, super-efficient appliance markets, rooftop solar deployment, regional grid transformation, e-bus adoption, clean energy financing, battery storage systems, and rural clean energy entrepreneurship. Discussions also focused on digital transformation, renewable energy procurement, media engagement, and the broader drive toward low-carbon, sustainable futures for South Asia’s energy landscape and harnessing the power of media to influence clean energy momentum across the region. The event welcomed over 70 international representatives from Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Europe, and the United States.
The closing session of SACEF 2024 honored the forum’s achievements while delivering a clear message: South Asia’s clean energy transition is just beginning, and the journey ahead demands focused, collective action.
For more information, please visit the SACEF 2024 page.
