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Lilibeth Acosta-Michlik, Senior Analyst in the Green Growth Performance Measurement (GGPM) at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), presented the 2019 Green Growth Index at the margins of the Seventh GGKP Annual Conference, “Achieving Global Energy Transformation”. The Index covers 115 countries and builds on 36 indicators for four green growth dimensions including efficient and sustainable resource use, natural capital protection, green economic opportunities, and social inclusion.

Development economist Olivia Muza presented her paper “Disruptive Systems: The Role of Community Needs and Gender in Renewable Energy for African Rural Populations: What are the Priorities, Challenges and Opportunities” in A.2: Socially Inclusive Energy Transitions at #GGKP7.

Rana Adib, Executive Secretary of REN21, shows how the private sector is increasingly looking to decarbonize its activities and invest in renewable energy as a way to lower operating costs, ensure stable energy prices and secure energy supplies.

PhD student Shubham Sharma presented his paper Climate Change and Technology Transfer - Barriers, Technologies and Mechanisms in Session A.2: Technology Transfer and Scale-Up at the Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

José Pineda presented his paper The Inclusive Green Energy Index of Progress in Session B.1: Policy and Planning Approaches for the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Joydeep Ghosh presented his paper An Assessment of Potential Drivers of India’s Sustainable Energy Transformation in Session C.1: Policy and Planning Approaches for the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

PhD Candidate Ama Kissiwah presented her paper Energy Efficient Buildings: Policy and Practice Landscapes in Ghana in Session C.3: Transforming Energy in Cities at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Tim Reber presented his paper “Low Carbon Power Sector Transformation Pathways: Exploring Objectives, Factors and Technology Innovations to Inform Power Sector Decisions” in Session A.1: Pathways to the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Fabian Stöckl presented his paper “Clean vs. Dirty: Is Substitutability the New Efficiency?” in Session A.1: Pathways to the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Dr. Elena Reshetova presented her paper “Does Accountability Matter for Sustainability? Urban Energy Transitions in Southeast Asia” in Session C.3: Transforming Energy in Cities at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).