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Italy 2021 International collaborations - G20
IEA Contribution to G20 A first ever joint G20 energy and climate Ministerial meeting Under its Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), the government of Italy invited the IEA to be a strategic partner for energy and climate, and to help support discussions on sustainable recovery, investment and finance. The IEA has played a critical role in the first ever joint meeting of G20 energy and climate ministers, held in Naples on 23 July 2021. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol ...
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Italy 2024 International collaborations - G7
IEA Contributions to the G7 For Italy’s Presidency of the G7 in 2024, the IEA produced a wide range of analysis and recommendations that allow the G7 to deliver a strong commitment to the implementation of the COP28 energy outcomes, part of what is known as the UAE Consensus. The IEA advice helps the G7 to design actions in support of global targets on tripling renewable energy capacity, doubling the annual rate of energy efficiency improvement and transitioning away from fossil fuels in the ene...
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South Africa 2025 International collaborations - G20
IEA Contributions to the G20 Partnering with South Africa for a successful G20 The International Energy Agency (IEA) is delighted to be an official partner of the G20 South African Presidency, actively contributing to the Sherpa and Finance Tracks, as well as the Taskforce 1 on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reduced Inequality. The IEA collaboration with South Africa is at the heart of the partnership set out in the two-year Joint Work Programme to guide bilateral c...
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Membership
The IEA family is made up of 32 Member countries, 14 Association countries, and 6 Accession countries seeking IEA membership
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The IEA Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore Structure
The IEA Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore is a milestone in the International Energy Agency’s global engagement. Inaugurated during the IEA’s 50th anniversary year, it is the Agency’s first office outside its Paris headquarters, reflecting Southeast Asia’s growing role in the global energy landscape and the IEA’s commitment to supporting energy security in the region.Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions where energy demand is also rising strongly. The reg...
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Canada 2025 International collaborations - G7
IEA Contributions to the G7 In 2025, Canada holds the Presidency of the Group of Seven (G7), which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the G7. Canada’s overarching G7 priorities as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney include three areas:Protecting our communities and the world;Building energy security and accelerating the digital transition;Securing the partnerships of the future.The G7 Leaders met in Kananaskis (Alberta) on 15-17 June 2025 (Chair’s Summary). Among several G7 joint statem...
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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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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 governance &n...
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Association countries Membership
A new era of international energy co-operation The activation of Association in 2015 marked an important milestone in the IEA’s engagement worldwide, reflecting several years of concerted efforts on the part of IEA member countries, partner countries and the Secretariat, and opening doors to a new era of international energy co-operation.According to the Joint Declaration, Association is "a progressive relationship that will have an evolving nature and that will serve as a basis for higher level...
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Saudi Arabia 2020 International collaborations - G20
IEA Contribution to G20 Under the Saudi Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), the IEA played a crucial role in convening an Extraordinary G20 Energy Ministerial on 10 April 2020 in the context of the turmoil in global oil markets. The IEA Executive Director updated Energy Ministers of the G20 on the state of energy markets and energy security at their regular G20 Energy Ministers Meeting on 27 September 2020. Ahead of the Ministerial, the voice of global business, the Business20 (B20) and the...