G20 agenda - energy

The papers presented to the G20 workshop on Demography and Financial Markets are on the official website.

However there is scarce information on the G20's research into energy, mentioned in the work programme for 2006. The programme notes that the G20 is in "a unique position" to consider this topic; nevertheless the group is willing to pass energy to a higher authority if it is found to be a global policy issue. Passing the buck?

Anyway, who is the higher authority? The United Nations and the World Trade Organisation want little to do with energy. International organisations seem reluctant to investigate this vital subject.