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After steep drop last year, global carbon emissions have rebounded strongly

Global energy-related CO2 emissions were 2% higher in December 2020 than in the same month a year earlier, according to IEA data, driven by economic recovery and a lack of clean energy policies.

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Innovation and market reform needed to drive Japan’s clean energy transition

New report notes Japan’s success in making its energy system more resilient and sustainable, but says reaching carbon-neutrality by 2050 requires quick action now

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IEA to produce world’s first comprehensive roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050

In a pivotal year, new IEA projects including special net-zero report in May and Clean Energy Transitions Summit with UK in March will underpin clean energy transitions and success of COP26

Technology report

Action on methane emissions will be critical for avoiding the worst effects of climate change

Methane emissions from the global oil and gas industry fell by an estimated 10% last year but could rebound strongly without greater action by companies, policy makers and regulators

Driving Down Methane Leaks from the Oil and Gas Industry

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Global Energy Review: CO2 Emissions in 2020

Understanding the impacts of Covid-19 on global CO2 emissions

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Severe power cuts in Texas highlight energy security risks related to extreme weather events

Fuel report

Climate Impacts on Latin American Hydropower

Fuel report

Gas Market Report, Q1-2021

Part of Gas 2021

LNG pipelines.

Commentary

Net zero by 2050 plan for energy sector is coming

Fuel report

Electricity Market Report - December 2020

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Consumers can transform Latin America’s power systems: Here’s how

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Is carbon capture too expensive?

Fuel report

Methane Tracker 2021

Helping tackle the urgent global challenge of reducing methane leaks

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Greater energy efficiency could double China’s economy sustainably

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Executive Director and COP26 President review global climate diplomacy in bilateral meeting

News — 4 March 2021

Innovation and market reform needed to drive Japan’s clean energy transition, IEA policy review finds

Press release — 4 March 2021

Executive Director and US Climate Envoy John Kerry discuss US-IEA collaboration on urgent actions to drive down emissions

News — 2 March 2021

After steep drop in early 2020, global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

Press release — 2 March 2021

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20th Energy Statistics Course

11 Mar 2021 10:00—10:45

Turkey 2021: Energy Policy Review

11 Mar 2021 15:00—16:00

EVI Pilot Cities Programme: EV Cities Casebook and Policy Guide

17 Mar 2021 12:00—14:30

Expert Workshop on Industry Energy Efficiency Benchmarking

Workshop — Paris, France