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Contributor
Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson
Cardinal, First Prefect of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development.
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Chart
07 Oct 2025
Renewable fuel demand to meet the proposed IMO net-zero framework, main and accelerated, 2030 to 2035
Renewable fuel demand to meet the proposed IMO net-zero framework, main and accelerated, 2030 to 2035 Renewables 2025
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Policy
People's Republic of China
2010
Energy Efficiency Obligation
In 2010, China introduced energy efficiency obligations to attain 14 578 GWh of energy savings per year, achieving an incremental energy savings of 0.04% per year in comparison to total fuel consumption. Electricity used in all sectors are covered in this policy. The obligated parties include government-owned grid companies. Obligated grid companies must reach a savings a 0.3% of electricity sales in the previous year and a load reduction by at least 0.3% of maximum load in the previous year. There are no specific eligible energy efficiency measures. 100% of savings can only be claimed if…
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Event
23 Mar 2026
31st Energy Statistics Course
The 31st Energy Statistics Course from the IEA, took place in a virtual format on 23-24 March 2026.This free course offered training in the internationally recognised IEA methodology and tools for collecting and organising national-level energy data by different fuels and sectors of the economy. It focussed on creating complete and accurate energy balances through the use of consistent definitions and units, in order to inform national energy policy and enable consistent international reporting.The course took place on two days from 12:00 to 15:30 Paris time and it will be divided into 7 modules…
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Policy
United Kingdom
2011
2nd National Energy Efficiency Action Plan
The UK's 2nd Energy Efficiency Action Plan (EEAP) brought together in one document all the then current and planned policies and measures the government and the Devolved Administrations have in place to improve energy efficiency. This updated the previous EEAP of 2007 and fulfilled the UK's obligation under the Energy End-Use Efficiency and Energy Services Directive (ESD) to report on progress towards an overall national indicative energy savings target of 9% by 2016. It was superseded by the 2014 Energy Efficiency Action Plan under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive.
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Policy
Spain
2003
National Energy Program of the National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Technological Innovation 2004-2007
The National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Technological Innovation 2004-2007 was approved by ministry Council on 7 November 2003. The Plan includes "The National Energy Program" which has as an objective of creation of knowledge and development of the technologies necessary to guarantee a sound, safe and efficient power supply system that facilitates sustainable development and improves quality of life. The Program defines three priorities: 1/ Optimisation of the conventional uses of energy, taking into consideration climate change mitigation. This includes: - fuel Improvements for transports - Technologies for the clean use of coal and oil products - Poligeneration (simultaneous generation…
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Event
08 Apr 2026
14:00
Rare earth elements: Pathways to secure and diversified supply chains
Background information The IEA special report Rare earth elements: Pathways to secure and diversified supply chains will deliver timely insights into developments in the global rare earths market. Building on the work of the IEA Critical Minerals Security Programme, the report analyses the full value chain for rare earths from mining through processing to permanent magnet production. It identifies vulnerabilities linked to high supply concentration and assesses the economic and strategic implications of potential supply disruptions. The report highlights priority considerations for policymakers to strengthen supply chain resilience through diversification, emergency preparedness, targeted policy and financial support, and greater international…
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Policy
Republic of Moldova
2005
Ukraine - Republic of Moldova Free Trade Agreement
The Republic of Moldova - Ukraine Free Trade Agreement aims to foster economic and trade relations between the two countries by eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers. The Agreement offers tariff elimination and reduction for goods from Chapters 1 - 97 including, but not limited to: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances and other advanced machinery Electric motors, transformers, batteries and capacitors Motor vehicles Mineral ore and processed products including manganese, copper, aluminium, and nickel Various products manufactured using the above minerals and metals, such as sheets, powders, bars and plates Photovoltaic cells The Agreement also includes rules of origin and local content provisions. Goods are counted…
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Policy
Uruguay
2002
National Interest in Bioenergy
The Law declares bioenergy as a national interest for Uruguay. This declaration is aligned with the national energy policy.
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Policy
European Union
2009
Directive 2009/28/EC on the Promotion of Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy Sources
The European Union Council of Ministers and the European Parliament adopted a directive on the promotion of electricity from renewable energy sources in the internal electricity market (Directive 2001/77/EC) in September 2001.The Directive allows establishing a green electricity certificate system and accompanying measures to facilitate the market penetration of renewable sources in line with competition rules. TheDirective applies to the following renewable non-fossil energy sources: wind, solar, geothermal, wave, tidal, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases. The target is to achieve 22,1% of electricity produced from renewable energy and 12% of…