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        GEF Global E-Mobility Programme International collaborations

        About the programme The GEF funded Global E-Mobility Programme was launched at COP26 in 2021 with the IEA as one of the supporting executing agencies. UNEP has the overall responsibility for the Programme that stretches for 6 years with the aim to support low- and middle-income countries with their shift to electro-mobility. The IEA’s role is to lead the development of written and online tools aimed to build knowledge and networks around policies for electric light-duty vehicles and charging in...

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        History of the IEA Mission

        From oil security to steering the world toward secure and sustainable energy transitions At the heart of the global dialogue on energy security and clean energy transitions, the International Energy Agency is the world’s leading energy authority. We provide reliable and comprehensive data, analysis, and policy recommendations with the goal of shaping a secure, sustainable and affordable energy future for all while meeting the climate change objectives of the 2015 Paris Agreement.The IEA...

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        Germany 2017 International collaborations - G20

        IEA Contribution to G20 IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol is in the middle of the first row. (Photo courtesy of Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, all rights reserved) IEA has played a critical role in the energy and climate track of the German G20. The G20 Hamburg Climate and Energy Action Plan for Growth 2017 reflects core IEA contributions: the IEA/IRENA report Perspectives for the Energy Transition: Investment Needs for a Low Carbon Energy System and related OECD report ...

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        Fusion power Technology collaboration

        Fundamental and applied research including device-specific research and cross-cutting research such as materials and safety

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        Clean Energy Transitions Programme

        …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, and strategic and political dialogues. The CETP is increasingly focused on capacity building to help countries drive their way forward and create the enabling environment for energy transitions, while maintaining a goal of improving peoples’ lives and well-being.In…

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        Structure

        The IEA is an autonomous inter-governmental organisation within the OECD framework Governance The Governing Board is the decision-making body of the IEA. It has a Chair and three vice-Chairs, who, together, compose the Bureau. The administrative Secretariat is led by the Executive Director who is appointed by the Governing Board every four years. The Governing Board is composed of energy ministers or their senior representatives from each IEA Member country. The Governing Board at ministeri...

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        Buildings Technology collaboration

        Innovation activities relating to efficiency gains in buildings, such as heat pumps, district heating and cooling and energy storage

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        Japan 2019 International collaborations - G20

        IEA Contribution to G20 Hydrogen At the request of the government of Japan under its G20 presidency, the IEA has produced a landmark report to analyse the current state of play for hydrogen and to offer guidance on its future development.The Future of Hydrogen finds that clean hydrogen is currently enjoying unprecedented political and business momentum, with the number of policies and projects around the world expanding rapidly. It concludes that now is the time to scale up technologies and...

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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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        Japan 2023 International collaborations - G7

        IEA Contributions to the G7 The IEA produced a wide range of new analysis on key energy and climate topics for Japan’s Presidency of the G7, including reports on hydrogen, steel, renewables integration and natural gas – as well as contributions on critical minerals, clean energy supply chains, energy efficiency and reducing emissions from road transport.The different analytical outputs are helping inform governments of leading economies ahead of the G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and E...

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