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APEC International collaborations
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), established in 1989 in response to strong economic growth across the region, is an economic forum for 21 Asia-Pacific economies.The IEA participates actively in APEC summits, organises trainings and provides information, especially on energy efficiency and energy technology, to support APEC in efforts to promote sustainable growth. In 2017, the IEA published the paper Tracking Fossil Fuel Subsidies in APEC...
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African Union International collaborations
Promoting the socio-economic development of Africa The African Union (AU), created in 2002, consists of 55 African member states. It aims to promote the socio-economic development of Africa and address the challenges posed by globalization.Based on a history of collaboration, the IEA and the AU agreed in 2018 to a strategic partnership towards a more secure, sustainable and clean energy future for countries across the African continent through a memorandum of understandin...
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Coal Industry Advisory Board Structure
The Coal Industry Advisory Board (CIAB) is a group of high level executives from coal-related industrial enterprises, established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in July 1979 to provide advice to the IEA on a wide range of issues relating to coal.Currently, CIAB Members are drawn from 11 countries accounting for just under 80% of world coal production and coal consumption. Members are drawn from major coal producers, electricity producers, other coal consumi...
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UNFCCC International collaborations
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Supporting the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is central to the IEA’s work to promoting international collective action on climate change. The IEA attends the Conference of the Parties (COP) to provide expert advice and support on all facets of energy policy.This includes:Conveying the latest IEA research and providing countries with information on IEA tools and resources available to support energy
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Training
Building long-term partnerships with participating countries IEA training and capacity building The IEA has carried out training activities since its creation more than 50 years ago, starting with the Emergency Response Exercises (ERE) for its member countries to prepare them for oil supply disruptions. Over the decades, the scope for training has broadened to include energy statistics, modelling, technology, energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and subjects...
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Strait of Hormuz Oil security and emergency response
Factsheet Last updated: February 2026...
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ASEAN International collaborations
Association of Southeast Asian Nations The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental association comprising Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.In 2011, the IEA and ASEAN formally recognised their ongoing co-operation in energy-related activities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding focused on information-sharing, training and capacity-building on key
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Careers
How we work The IEA works in agile, interdisciplinary teams that mirror the complexity of today’s energy challenges. Collaboration across functions and disciplines is central to our impact — bringing together analysts, modellers and data scientists alongside country desk officers and professionals in legal, communications, finance and more. Our collaborative, fast-paced environment empowers you to help shape outcomes that matter on a global scale. Our Culture and Values At the IE...
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Plan your trip
Venue and travel Location International Energy Agency9 rue de la Fédération75015 Paris Cedex 15FranceGoogle Maps Transport Metro/RER Line 6: Bir-Hakeim station (3 minutes by foot) Lines 6, 8 and 10: La Motte-Piquet Grenelle (12 minutes by foot)RER C: Champ de Mars Tour EiffelBuses30, 42, 82 stops: Bir-Hakeim, Desaix, Champ de MarsPlan your itinerary via public transport: RATPBike rentalsAn alternative way to get around Paris is by hiring a bike, more information...
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Job families Careers
Policy analysis and Legal Roles in this job family are focused on policy analysis and advice, including legal. This requires technical and policy expertise, with capacity of research, analysis, statistics and/or advice that supports the Agency in key areas.General administration Roles in this family provide managerial guidance and administrative support to IEA's strategy, enabling the Agency to work more efficiently and ensuring compliance with its rules and regulations. Re...