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Despite some increases in clean energy investment, world is in midst of ‘uneven and unsustainable economic recovery’ – with emissions set for 2nd largest rebound in history

New update of IEA’s Sustainable Recovery Tracker shows clean energy accounts for just 3% of recovery spending to date, with stark imbalance between advanced economies and developing world.

Sustainable Recovery Tracker

Flagship report

World Energy Outlook 2021 shows a new energy economy is emerging – but not yet quickly enough to reach net zero by 2050

With emissions, climate disasters and energy market volatility all rising, governments need to send an unmistakeable signal of clean energy ambition and action at COP26 to accelerate the transition.

World Energy Outlook 2021

Press release

Global Commission of government leaders and prominent figures announces key recommendations for putting people at the centre of clean energy transitions

Ahead of COP26, the 12 recommendations from national leaders, ministers and civil society representatives address issues of jobs, worker protection, equality, social inclusion and fairness.

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Flagship report

The world has a viable pathway to building a global energy sector with net-zero emissions in 2050

The world’s first comprehensive energy roadmap shows government actions to rapidly boost clean energy and reduce fossil fuel use can create millions of jobs, lift economic growth and keep net zero in reach

Net Zero by 2050

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Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions

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Despite short-term pain, the EU’s liberalised gas markets have brought long-term financial gains

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Achieving Net Zero Electricity Sectors in G7 Members

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A call to action on efficient and smart appliances

Fuel report

Phasing Out Unabated Coal: Current Status and Three Case Studies

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What is behind soaring energy prices and what happens next?

Commentary

Key lessons for phasing out CO2-emitting coal plants from electricity sectors

Technology report

Ammonia Technology Roadmap

Towards more sustainable nitrogen fertiliser production

Fuel report

Gas Market Report, Q4 2021

Including Global Gas Security Review 2021

Commentary

The pandemic continues to slow progress towards universal energy access

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Despite some increases in clean energy investment, world is in midst of ‘uneven and unsustainable economic recovery’ – with emissions set for 2nd largest rebound in history

Press release — 28 October 2021

Global Commission of government leaders and prominent figures announces key recommendations for putting people at the centre of clean energy transitions

Press release — 26 October 2021

G7 members have a unique opportunity to lead the world towards electricity sectors with net zero emissions

Press release — 20 October 2021

World Energy Outlook 2021 shows a new energy economy is emerging – but not yet quickly enough to reach net zero by 2050

Press release — 13 October 2021

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28 Oct 2021

Despite some increases in clean energy investment, world is in midst of ‘uneven and unsustainable economic recovery’ – with emissions set for 2nd largest rebound in history

World Energy Outlook 2021 shows a new energy economy is emerging – but not yet quickly enough to reach net zero by 2050

Global Commission of government leaders and prominent figures announces key recommendations for putting people at the centre of clean energy transitions

The world has a viable pathway to building a global energy sector with net-zero emissions in 2050

Sustainable Recovery Tracker

World Energy Outlook 2021

Global Commission of government leaders and prominent figures announces key recommendations for putting people at the centre of clean energy transitions

Net Zero by 2050

Report

Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions

Commentary

Despite short-term pain, the EU’s liberalised gas markets have brought long-term financial gains

Fuel report

Achieving Net Zero Electricity Sectors in G7 Members

Article

A call to action on efficient and smart appliances

Fuel report

Phasing Out Unabated Coal: Current Status and Three Case Studies

Commentary

What is behind soaring energy prices and what happens next?

Commentary

Key lessons for phasing out CO2-emitting coal plants from electricity sectors

Technology report

Ammonia Technology Roadmap

Fuel report

Gas Market Report, Q4 2021

Commentary

The pandemic continues to slow progress towards universal energy access

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Despite some increases in clean energy investment, world is in midst of ‘uneven and unsustainable economic recovery’ – with emissions set for 2nd largest rebound in history

Global Commission of government leaders and prominent figures announces key recommendations for putting people at the centre of clean energy transitions

G7 members have a unique opportunity to lead the world towards electricity sectors with net zero emissions

World Energy Outlook 2021 shows a new energy economy is emerging – but not yet quickly enough to reach net zero by 2050

Autumn 2021 Update of the Sustainable Recovery Tracker

Road Freight in Brazil: Driving forward with efficiency

Evaluating the impacts of energy innovation policies

IEA at COP26