Major Economies Forum meet on Nov 17, 18

The Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate that includes India will have its next meeting in Crystal City, Virginia, on November 17 and 18.

The Major Economies Forum, launched by the US President Barack Obama, facilitates a candid dialogue among major developed and developing economies to make progress in meeting the climate change and clean energy challenge.

The 17 economies which are members of the Major Economies Forum are: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States.

In addition, representatives from Barbados, Colombia, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, New Zealand, Singapore, and Spain will also attend.

 

US Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern will lead Americans in the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in Crystal City, Virginia.

The Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs Michael Froman will serve as chairman.

The meeting will take place at the level of leaders' representatives, an official release said.