    He stressed the need to turn the energy equation around in
favor of the poor and outlined the gains that can be made from
increasing access to energy for the poor: to reduce poverty, to
expand markets, and to reduce climate change. He explained that,
to take advantage of these opportunities, renewable
energy technologies should be introduced “in a big way” and
called for the right balance of international political
commitment regarding access to energy for the poor, global
investment and local institutional capacity, and
national policies and budget allocation to meet the poor's
energy needs. The Event took place from 16-17 September 2008, in
London, UK. [UNDP Press Release]