The German Presidency of the G20 led the discussions focused on long-term energy strategies and investment frameworks, exploring  areas for G20 cooperation. Countries discussed implementation of the Paris agreement and the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the implications for the energy sector. The Presidency sought to identify how countries could cooperate in order to realise the energy transition in ways that are cost-efficient while supporting energy security, innovation, competitiveness, economic growth and job creation.