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Energy Sub-Saharan Africa
…energy efficiency Reliable data is essential for planning, monitoring and evaluating policies and investments in energy access, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Energy data is the bedrock of evidence-based and data-driven policymaking, and reliable data is critical for measuring progress against targets and metrics, such as SDG 7. The IEA develops and makes freely available comparable, reliable, country-level energy statistics for sub-Saharan African countries, with particular efforts made to release enhanced data for the countries participating in the programme. The IEA will ensure the data availability beyond the duration of the programme. Learn more The energy…
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Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks Initiative
…enhance energy efficiency, scale up renewable energy integration, and strengthen system resilience with a focus on affordability.Under the 3DEN Initiative, the IEA will leverage analysis, case studies and experiences from across the Agency and the world to develop and disseminate actionable tools and guidance. UNEP leads the call for proposals and oversees the implementation of pilot projects to ensure practical, on-the-ground impact and generate proven, scalable data. 3DEN will engage with relevant organisations, bringing together diverse stakeholders to foster dialogue and share experiences. Phase I Pilot demonstration and insights The first phase of the programme (2020–2024…
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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 tr...
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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 o...
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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 bi...
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India 2023 International collaborations - G20
IEA Contributions to the G20 The IEA has contributed widely to India's G20 Presidency in 2023. The Agency’s core engagement is its support for the Energy Transitions Working Group. It is also contributing to the Development Working Group and Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group in the Sherpa Track, and to the Framework Working Group and Sustainable Finance Working Groups in the Finance Track.G20 Sherpa TrackBuilding upon and expanding its partnership with the Government of India, the I...
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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 ...
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Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies
…for more and better energy efficiency is more pressing than ever Energy efficiency plays a critical role in addressing climate change, energy 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…
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Energy Efficiency Hub International collaborations
A platform for global collaboration on energy efficiency The Energy Efficiency Hub is a new platform for global collaboration on energy efficiency. Its Secretariat is hosted at the IEA to take advantage of natural synergies with the work of the Agency. The Hub aims to facilitate government-to-government exchanges on efficiency policy, regulation and implementation, focusing on buildings, industry, appliances, and transport. The Hub t...
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Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency
Examining how progress on energy efficiency can be rapidly accelerated through new and stronger policy action by governments across the globe The Global 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…