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Decision makers discuss strategies for achieving energy priorities at COP31-IEA High-Level Dialogue in London
…IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol opened the event, followed by keynote remarks from COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum, who also serves as Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Chris Bowen, the COP31 President of Negotiations and Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy, delivered a video address.Other high-level participants included Colombia’s Minister of Environment Irene Vélez Torres; COP32 President-Designate and Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos; European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen; the Netherlands’ Minister of Climate Policy and Green Growth Stientje van Veldhoven; Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment…
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COP31-IEA High-Level Energy Transition Dialogue
…to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together decision makers and thought leaders from around the world to discuss the Presidency’s strategic priorities and share perspectives.Chaired by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, the inaugural High-Level Dialogue will feature a keynote speech by COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum, Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Special remarks will also be delivered by Ambassador Stephen Jones of Australia, which is the President of Negotiations for COP31; leaders of previous COPs, including COP21 President Laurent Fabius, COP26 President Alok Sharma, and COP29 Lead Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev; as well as…
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Clean Energy Ministerial
Encouraging and facilitating the transition to a global clean energy economy The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum to promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology, to share lessons learned and best practices, and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy.Initiatives and campaigns are based on areas of common interest among participating governments and other stakeholders. The 29 participating CEM Members are: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, the European Commission (on behalf the European Union), Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland…
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Malta
The National energy policy of Malta was launched in December 2012. It lists decisions and actions that have already been implemented as well as measures aiming to ensure the sustainability of Malta's energy sector.
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Portugal
Portugal is supporting decarbonisation through a wide variety of measures, such as, coal-fired generation was phased out in 2021. Portugal is further developing its large hydropower fleet, including additional capacity of pumped hydro storage. Portugal is an international leader for integration of wind generation, and auctions are driving rapid deployment of PV and battery storage. Portugal is pushing for better electricity interconnections with the rest of Europe. Portugal’s National Energy and Climate Plan sets 2030 targets for emissions reductions, energy efficiency and renewable energy that aim to put the country a path to achieving cost effective carbon neutrality…
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Finland
Finland has one of the most ambitious climate targets, a legal obligation to reach carbon neutrality by 2035. It is making progress towards this target and has one of the lowest levels of reliance on fossil fuels among IEA member countries. Finland’s forests, which historically offset significant greenhouse gas emissions, have become a net emissions source. A continued push towards the energy transition is needed, as imported fossil fuels still account for over one-third of energy supply and cover higher shares in transport and key industries.
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HySupply
a joint collaboration of German and Australian Governments, industry and academia consortia to assess the green hydrogen export supply chain between Australia and Germany.
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Government funding for the next generation hydrogen fuel service station
The government is funding the construction of Australia’s first public New Energies Service Station in Victoria to support the heavy hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. The government is providing AUD 22.8 million for Viva Energy through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build the hydrogen cell refuelling station. The service station will also have electric vehicle battery recharging and traditional diesel refuelling infrastructure.
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CEFC Advancing Hydrogen Fund
Funding to support the growth of Australia's hydrogen industry including equity and debt financeused to support projects that align with the National Hydrogen Strategy. Eligible projects can include advancing hydrogen production, developing export and domestic hydrogen supply chains and establishing hydrogen hubs. The fund can also consider investing in infrastructure for a hydrogen export industry as well as projects that assist in building domestic hydrogen demand. CEFC financing for hydrogen projects has totalled approximately AUD$40 million to 31 March 2025
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National Battery Strategy
The National Battery Strategy outlines Australia's plan to develop a globally competitive battery industry by 2035, leveraging the country's natural advantages to strengthen economic resilience and support the transition to renewable energy. Australia aims to move beyond mining to capture more value in the battery supply chain. The strategy focuses on five key strategic priorities:1. Manufacturing CapabilitiesAims to strengthen economic resilience through battery manufacturingSupported by the AUD 523.2 million Battery Breakthrough production incentiveFocuses on high-value battery products aligned with Australia's advantagesIncludes AUD 20.3 million for Building Future Battery Capabilities measure2. Knowledge and Skills…
