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Source-This post on Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2023 is based on the article “Clean Energy Transitions Programme 2023” published in “IEA50” on 1st April 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) launched the Clean Energy Transitions Programme annual report 2023.
About the Clean Energy Transitions Programme
1. It is the flagship programme launched by IEA in 2017 for taking action to achieve a clean energy transformation worldwide.
2. The program utilizes the Agency’s expertise and influence to offer analysis, technical assistance, and capacity building to developing countries for Clean Energy transition.
3. The CETP’s work is structured across three pillars of activity:
a) supporting emerging and developing countries to establish clean energy transition goals, in line with the objectives of the 2015 Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations.
b) facilitating coordination among multilateral organisations such as the Group of 20 (G20) and UN-affiliated collaborations.
c) to enable and accelerate clean energy transitions at global level.
About IEA
1) It was established in 1974 as an autonomous intergovernmental organization under the OECD framework.
2) Aim: To ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond.
3) Headquarters: Paris, France.
4) Focus areas: It has four main areas of focus: a) Energy security b) Economic development c) Environmental awareness and d) Engagement worldwide.
5) Members: It has 31 member countries and eight association countries. India became an associate member in 2017.
6) Reports: World Energy Outlook report is released annually.
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