Coal power’s sharp rebound is taking it to a new record in 2021, threatening net zero goals Press release — 17 December 2021
Executive Director meets US Energy Secretary in Washington to prepare for February’s IEA Ministerial News — 10 December 2021
Renewable electricity growth is accelerating faster than ever worldwide, supporting the emergence of the new global energy economy Press release — 1 December 2021
France needs to invest more in energy efficiency, renewables and nuclear to put itself on track for net zero by 2050, IEA policy review says Press release — 30 November 2021
Global energy efficiency progress is recovering – but not quickly enough to meet international climate goals Press release — 17 November 2021
IEA launches cross-border electricity trading roadmap for Tajikistan to fully benefit from its unique hydropower potential Press release — 16 November 2021
Executive Director urges Middle Eastern producer economies to accelerate clean energy transition as he receives lifetime achievement award in United Arab Emirates News — 15 November 2021
UK government and IEA spearhead largest ever global initiative to make products more energy efficient News — 4 November 2021
Meeting climate targets requires a rapid acceleration in the fuel economy of vehicles News — 4 November 2021
Clean energy technologies need a major boost to keep net zero by 2050 within reach News — 4 November 2021
Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator launched at COP26 by IEA, Ofgem, IRENA and the World Bank News — 3 November 2021
4th Universal Meeting of the IEA Technology Collaboration Programme examines ways to enhance international cooperation News — 29 October 2021
IEA’s new Clean Energy Transitions Indicators online hub provides global view of efforts to reach net zero goals News — 29 October 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 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
New IEA study examines the future of the ammonia industry amid efforts to reach net zero emissions News — 11 October 2021
IEA works with Italy and UNEP in push for projects that use digital technologies to support flexible and resilient energy systems News — 8 October 2021
Tackling methane emissions from fossil fuel operations is essential to combat near-term global warming Press release — 7 October 2021