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Critical Minerals Security Programme
…advanced manufacturing, making them central not only to energy security but also to broader national and economic resilience. The IEA Critical Minerals Security Programme is the Agency’s flagship framework designed to help countries strengthen mineral 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…
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Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies
…security and the economic welfare of people. The E4 programme has pioneered the IEA’s work with major emerging economies since 2014, supporting Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa at a country-level and in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa at a regional-level. The programme supports exchanges and cross-learning between partner countries and regions, helping countries build, implement 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…
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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, particularly for...
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History of the IEA Mission
From oil security to steering the world toward secure and sustainable energy transitions
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International Energy Forum International collaborations
An independent and neutral facilitator of open dialogue on energy The International Energy Forum (IEF) is an independent and neutral facilitator of open dialogue on energy with key global oil and gas actors, helping to ensure energy security and transparency. Covering all six continents and accounting for around 90% of global supply and demand for oil and gas, the IEF comprises not only consuming and producing countries of the International ...
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Renewable energy Technology collaboration
Related to renewable energy sources and hydrogen, including bioenergy, solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower and ocean energy
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Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks Initiative
Stepping up global action for clean energy to fight climate change through power system modernisation Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) is an inter-agency collaboration between the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security and the United Nations Environment Programme. It supports the acceleration of power system modernisation through digitalisation, smart grid solutions and demand-side resource integration to translate into tangible improvements in reliability, affordability, and inclusion for households, communities, and businesses.The global initiative provides policy support, project finance insights, and regulatory guidance to help countries enhance energy efficiency, scale up renewable energy integration, and strengthen…
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EU4Energy
…winter energy security plan Building robust and flexible energy policies Today’s energy policy landscape is shaped by the need to prepare for an uncertain future. To ensure decisions made today remain relevant and effective in the long term, governments must adopt a scenario-based approach supported by robust energy system modelling. However, building and maintaining this analytical capacity—both in terms of tools and skilled personnel—requires sustained investment. Reliable national energy statistics are also essential to underpin accurate modelling and scenario analysis.This EU4Energy report draws on IEA expertise to guide countries in strengthening their long-term energy…
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Technology Collaboration Programme
…energy technology research through international cooperation. By bringing together governments, industries, and leading experts, the TCP accelerates energy innovation and helps shape the future of energy solutions to support global energy security and economic growth.The TCP supports the work of independent, international groups of experts that enable governments and industries from around the world to lead programs and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and related issues. These experts collaborate to advance the research, development, and commercialization of energy technologies.For nearly five decades, since its establishment in 1975 shortly after the launch of the International Energy…
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Data and statistics
Energy data collection and training is at the heart of the IEA’s work IEA: A Global Authority on Energy Statistics Consistent, accurate and timely energy data and statistics are fundamental to developing effective energy policies and advancing global energy security, affordability and sustainability. The IEA is the world’s most authoritative and comprehensive source of energy data, supporting governments, industry, investors, researc...