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        France 2026 International collaborations - G7

        IEA contributions to the G7 In 2026, France holds the Presidency of the Group of Seven (G7), with a focus on addressing global imbalances and creating mutually beneficial partnerships. France’s cross-cutting G7 priorities as announced by President Emmanuel Macron include: Resolving major geopolitical crises  Strengthening the resilience of critical mineral value chains Fighting against organized crime and illicit flows Establishing new rules for global ...

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        EU4Energy

        …Programme began on 1 January 2026 and will run until 31 December 2028, and will continue to focus on the Eastern Partnership countries.The Programme's aim is to improve energy data capabilities and enhance data collection and monitoring of the beneficiary countries. It also assists them in evidence-based energy policy design. The IEA is responsible for four components of the Programme, looking at energy data management and use, sustainable energy, energy security, and communication and visibility.In addition, the EU4Energy Programme provides technical assistance on legislative and regulatory frameworks and on key energy infrastructure investments to the countries…

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        Critical Minerals Security Programme

        …security. Building on the IEA’s leading analytical capabilities in critical minerals markets and its long-standing experience in safeguarding energy security, the Programme was first established at the 2022 IEA Ministerial and has since been substantially expanded. In 2026, IEA Ministers commended the significant progress made under the Programme and adopted a Declaration Supporting the IEA’s Work on Critical Minerals Security, directing the IEA as a key international platform to support countries in enhancing preparedness for potential supply disruptions and accelerating supply diversification.The Programme’s work on emergency preparedness and response includes organising regular Table-Top Exercises…

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        Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies

        …and monitor effective energy efficiency.Against the backdrop of the ongoing effects of the energy and climate crisis, emerging and developing economies will account for an increasing share of global energy demand, with the six E4 countries alone accounting for approximately 40% in 2022 according to IEA analysis. About the E4 programme The IEA's Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Programme has been supporting countries and regions in the Global South since 2014. By providing capacity building and training, data-driven insights, policy recommendations, and fostering collaboration, the E4 programme aims to unlock the potential of energy efficiency and drive…

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        Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency

        …Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency was established on 24 June 2019 at the IEA’s 4th annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Dublin, Ireland. The Commission currently has 23 members and is composed of national leaders, current and former ministers, top business executives and global thought leaders.With analytical support from the IEA, Global Commission members have examined how progress on energy efficiency can be rapidly accelerated through new and stronger policy action by governments across the globe. It has developed this series of actionable recommendations to support governments in achieving more ambitious action on energy efficiency.The Commission's…

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        People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions

        …programme. The IEA Clean Energy Labour Council brings together representatives of the world’s most important national trade unions and confederations, the IEA Gender Advisory Council facilitates the exchange of best practices between IEA Family governments on gender equality and inclusion, and the People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions webinar series, with 1-2 webinars organised per month with key international experts, explores relevant topics such as citizen engagement, skills development, social inclusion etc. Best practices The programme aims to facilitate best practice knowledge sharing and learning on the key themes laid out by the Recommendations of the Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions…

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        Clean Energy Transitions in Emerging Economies

        Guiding policy makers on how to push ahead in sector reforms, attract investments, foster innovation and ultimately enable a clean energy transition The Clean Energy Transitions in Emerging Economies programme works with specific emerging economies to implement actions to fulfil global clean energy and climate targets in line with the Paris agreement. Currently, the IEA is delivering the second edition of the programme (CETEE-2). It builds on the results and the success of activities implemented between 2020 and 2022, and it provides support and analysis in the following interrelated components: improved data and statistics, decarbonisation of the power sector…

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        Oil security and emergency response

        Ensuring quick and effective response to major supply disruptions Ensuring energy security has been at the centre of the IEA’s mission since its creation in 1974, following the oil crisis in 1973. Today, the global oil market remains vulnerable to a wide range of risk factors, including natural disasters, major technical accidents, and geo-political tensions. As oil is expected to remain a major component of global energy demand for the coming decades, particu...

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        Clean Energy Transitions Programme

        …this century, CETP is leading the global fight against climate change and advancing the IEA’s mission to shape a secure and sustainable energy future for all.Since its inception in 2017, the CETP has grown to become the IEA's flagship programme for strengthening the Agency's global leadership in clean energy transitions. Through direct engagement with countries and regions, the CETP helps develop specific work projects with a primary focus on implementation, leveraging the expertise, insights, and influence of the IEA across all fuels and technologies. Its activities include data and analytical work, technical cooperation, policy advice, training…

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        Energy Sub-Saharan Africa

        …climate goals Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy future matters for the world, due in part to:The region’s young and rapidly growing population,high projected urbanisation ratesstrong economic growth trendsand vast energy and critical mineral resources.Sub-Saharan Africa will play an increasingly important role in shaping the global energy landscape and achieving global climate goals.Despite this, sub-Saharan Africa is the least understood region in the global energy system. Key barriers include a lack of basic energy demand and supply statistics due to institutional limitations and the limited application of energy modelling and analysis in policy design…

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