<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"A new advisory group, consisting of experts on energy matters and climate change, was appointed in March 2007. These advisors, who are working independently, will meet for the first time today. With different nationalities and an array of experience and skills, they are intended to represent varied points of view regarding both energy policy and climate change.  What are the prerogatives of this advisory group? Will the group address parliamentarians and Members of the European Parliament? When will the group present its first conclusions?"
Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number.
Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics
2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties
3 = Health
4 = Agriculture and Fisheries
5 = Labour, employment and pensions
6 = Education
7 = Environment
8 = Energy
9 = Immigration
10 = Transportation
12 = Law and Crime
13 = Social welfare
14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning
15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues
16 = Defence
17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues
18 = Foreign trade
19 = International affairs and foreign aid
20 = Governance and government
21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues
23 = Culture and media
[/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>
A new advisory group, consisting of experts on energy matters and climate change, was appointed in March 2007. These advisors, who are working independently, will meet for the first time today. With different nationalities and an array of experience and skills, they are intended to represent varied points of view regarding both energy policy and climate change.  What are the prerogatives of this advisory group? Will the group address parliamentarians and Members of the European Parliament? When will the group present its first conclusions?