Two underscored the pivotal role of the private sector in realizing clean energy objectives under international treaties LONDON: The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research on Monday held discussions with an EU delegation about enhancing cooperation in renewable energy, climate change and addressing international environmental challenges. Mashaan Al-Otaibi, acting director-general of KISR, met with Spyros Kouvelis, representing the European Commission’s Gulf Cooperation Council-EU project on green transition. The two underscored the pivotal role of the private sector in realizing clean energy objectives outlined in international treaties, Kuwait News Agency reported. Al-Otaibi highlighted Kuwait’s vision of improving the business environment through its green transition project as a means to achieve these objectives. He said that this was crucial for enabling renewable energy solutions, fostering regional cooperation, and taking strides toward a sustainable future while mitigating the effects of climate change. In response, the EU official reiterated the significance of bolstering collaboration between international organizations, such as the EU, the UN, and GCC countries through green transition projects.