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Contributor
Pascal Laffont
Chief Legal Counsel. Pascal Laffont took up his duties as Chief Legal Counsel and Secretary to the IEA Governing Board, in June 2012. His previous post was in Doha for the Government of Qatar (2010-2012). Before that, he served in the Energy Charter, Brussels (2001-2010). He started his professional life in legal private practice in London and Hong Kong (1996-2001). He qualified as a lawyer in France and England and is admitted to practise law in England and Hong Kong. Pascal Laffont is a Senior Executive Fellow, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
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News
18 Feb 2026
IEA Ministerial: In the Age of Electricity, energy security depends on resilience and cooperation
…expanding renewable generation, the discussion highlighted the need for today's electricity networks to be reimagined to include grid expansion, flexibility and digital security – while keeping consumers and affordability at the centre.Multiple speakers also underscored the significant opportunities that the rapid growth of renewables present for energy security. In many regions, renewables are among the most secure and cost-competitive sources of new electricity generation, reducing exposure to imported fuel volatility and strengthening domestic supply. When paired with modernised grids, storage and demand-side flexibility, renewables can enhance system resilience while accelerating transitions to energy systems with lower emissions…
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Lisa Murkowski
US Senator for Alaska and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Lisa Murkowski has served as the US Senator for Alaska since 2002. She is a member of several Senate committees and chairs the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Ms Murkowski is a strong advocate for action on energy efficiency, most recently through her bipartisan work to improve energy efficiency in US federal buildings.
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18 Jun 2026
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, 2023-2025
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, 2023-2025 Energy system 2026