AEEE at COP30, Belém, Brazil
At the UNFCCC’s 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30), AEEE will focus on advancing the global ambition to double the rate of energy efficiency improvement by 2030, a key enabler of net-zero pathways. Through its active role in high-level discussions, partnerships, and thematic sessions and side events, AEEE will highlight the role of energy efficiency as the “first fuel” for sustainable growth. The alliance will focus on advancing cross-sectoral collaboration, promoting investment in efficient technologies, and showcasing India’s leadership in the decarbonisation of the built environment, cooling, MSMEs, and other priority sectors. AEEE’s contributions aim to inspire evidence-based policymaking and scalable implementation strategies that drive inclusive, low-carbon development aligned with global climate action.
AEEE invites partners, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate at COP 30 in shaping an energy-secure and climate-resilient world.
Events and Engagements
Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency as the First Fuel
15 November 2025, 1500 – 1545 Hrs
WGEO Pavillion, Blue Zone
Organised by AEEE
Building Business and Technical Capacity to Reach 2030 Energy Transition Goals
17 November 2025, 1130 – 1300 Hrs
Side Event Room 4 (Blue Zone)
Co-organised by:
AEEE, International Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE), Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) and Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Meet our Experts at COP 30
Satish Kumar
President and Executive Director, AEEE
Satish Kumar is one of the architects of the Energy Conservation Building Code, India Cooling Action Plan, Solar Decathlon India, and State Energy Efficiency Index. He is also a former Scientist at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory (LBNL). Before joining AEEE, he was the Energy Efficiency Ambassador and led Schneider Electric India’s energy management business. He is also an ASHRAE and LEED Fellow.
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Jayanta Chaudhuri
Director, Marketing, Alliances and Partnerships
Jayanta Chaudhuri plays a pivotal role in amplifying AEEE’s influence across the energy efficiency and climate action landscape. A seasoned strategist, Jayanta drives multi-stakeholder engagement, cross-sectoral collaborations, investment partnerships and strategic communications that accelerate action on energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives on the ground both nationally and globally.
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AEEE at COP29, Baku
AEEE will be at the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP29) from 11-22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the objective of advancing action on tracking progress on energy efficiency, knowledge exchange on strategies and high-impact opportunities for doubling its rate and building compelling narratives around energy efficiency.
During the conference, AEEE is co-organising a side event on ‘Tracking Efficiency Progress in the Global South’ and a roundtable discussion on ‘The Efficiency Buzz: Leveraging Communications to Power Climate Wins’. The AEEE team will also participate in various sessions and discussions focused on energy transition, building decarbonisation, sustainable cooling, international cooperation, public-private partnership, and youth engagement.
Side Event
Tracking Efficiency Progress in the Global South
Organised by AEEE, Clasp, IIR and SEforALL
15 November 2024, Side Event Room 5, Baku Stadium
Harnessing the power of energy efficiency is essential for countries in the Global South to achieve climate goals while advancing sustainable development. This session will facilitate a discussion focused on building effective frameworks to track energy efficiency progress, sharing best practices and identifying strategies for rapid improvement. In light of the first global stocktake, this session will explore actionable tools and insights to accelerate the doubling of energy efficiency progress while ensuring measurable outcomes and inspiring further action.
Roundtable Discussion
The Efficiency Buzz: Leveraging Communications to Power Climate Wins
Organised by AEEE, SEforALL and Mission Efficiency
16 November 2024, SDG 7 Global South Pavilion (Pavilion no. G12a), Baku Stadium
In the push for a sustainable energy future, compelling energy efficiency narratives are crucial for driving change. This session will bring together communicators, journalists, digital media experts, and campaigners to reimagine how energy efficiency is communicated. Together, we will develop strategies to make this vital yet underrepresented resource a core part of the climate action, sparking meaningful, lasting impact.
To express interest and to give your input for the roundtable discussion, even if you are unable to attend the event in person
Meet our Team at COP29
Pramod Kumar Singh
Senior Director, Research and Programmes
Pramod will focus on knowledge exchange and collaborations to advance energy efficiency in priority sectors: buildings, cooling, and industries.
Jayanta Chaudhuri
Director, Marketing, Alliances and Partnerships
Jayanta will focus on strategic alliances, cross-sector collaborations, and integrated media solutions to drive energy efficiency across the global south.
Supriya Gulati
Manager, Communications
Supriya will focus on reshaping and amplifying energy efficiency narratives and exchanging strategic approaches to impactful communication.
For queries, partnerships and speaking opportunities, reach to us at:
Supriya Gulati (supriya@aeee.in)
Jayanta Chaudhuri (jayanta@aeee.in)
