02.10.2015 İstanbul
Speaking at the B20 Energy Forum, B20 Turkey Chair and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that energy is at the heart of both daily life and commerce; that problems will not be solved overnight – however, results will be more easily attained by working together.
Held in Turkey for the first time, the B20 Energy Forum organized by the
International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Chamber of Commerce was
kicked off at the Swissotel.
In his opening speech of the forum, moderated B20 Turkey Sherpa Sarp
Kalkan, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that preparations for the notice to be presented
to G20 would take place during the forum.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that IEA has been very helpful in the content
preparation phase, that Turkey has been focused on investment, implementation
and inclusivity during its term as chair and B20 is following their lead.
Stating that they want to address the real issues in the global economy,
Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that they are including non-G20 countries into the
process as well as small and large business alike.
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “I believe that this subject is the most important
issue.” No matter where you live, energy is at the heart of both daily life and
commerce. We must direct governments to put the energy agenda into effect. We
must be a single voice. B20 can make these suggestions as a single body. B20
can draw the attention of G20 countries. B20 suggestions can be easily put into
effect.”
- Energy is a complicated issue
Stating that energy is a complicated issue, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that
they must mobilize; stressing the importance of participation and that feedback
from the attendees will make an effective report to the leaders of the G20.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated the importance of such a platform for the
dissemination of information and said, “We hope that B20 Turkey and this forum
will bring about new opportunities. I know that the energy issue will not be
solved overnight, but working together, we can make progress.”
- B20 Turkey Sherpa Kalkan
B20 Turkey Sherpa Hasan Kalkan stated that the 6 page draft energy report
would be finalized with the feedback from the attendees.
Kalkan reported that increasing long term investments, development of the
global energy management system, energy efficiency, investment into sustainable
energy technologies and facilitation of access to energy.
At the end of the Forum attended by representatives of such
organizations as IEA,Siemens Turkey, Zorlu Energy, Gulf
Investment Bank, General Electric, Pan American Energy, Novozymes, Natpet and SOCAR,
the B20 Energy Report will be prepared.