Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with the leaders of
Singapore, Bangladesh, Italy, USA, Brazil, Argentina,
Mauritius and UAE, launched the Global Biofuel Alliance on 9
September 2023, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New
Delhi.
2. The Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) is an initiative by
India as the G20 Chair. The Alliance intends to expedite the
global uptake of biofuels through facilitating technology
advancements, intensifying utilization of sustainable
biofuels, shaping robust standard setting and certification
through the participation of a wide spectrum of
stakeholders. The alliance will also act as a central
repository of knowledge and an expert hub. GBA aims to serve
as a catalytic platform, fostering global collaboration for
the advancement and widespread adoption of biofuels.
New Delhi
September 09, 2023