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APEC EWG-32 Sakhalin. IEA Networks of Expertise in Energy Technology (NEET) Dr. Robert K. Dixon Head, Energy Technology Policy International Energy Agency. NEET is …. Part of the implementation of the Gleneagles G8 Plan of Action
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APEC EWG-32Sakhalin IEA Networks of Expertise in Energy Technology (NEET) Dr. Robert K. Dixon Head, Energy Technology Policy International Energy Agency
NEET is … • Part of the implementation of the Gleneagles G8 Plan of Action • The IEA Initiative to promote international energy technology networks
What was said at 2005 G8 Summit in Gleneagles? “It is in our global interests to work together, and in partnership with major emerging economies …”
G8 Request “We take note of the Energy Research and Innovation Workshop held in Oxford in May 2005, and will work with the IEA to: • build on the work already underway through its Implementing Agreements to facilitate cooperation and share energy research findings • reinforce links with the international business community and developing countries
G8 Request (cont.) • create an inventory of existing collaborative efforts to facilitate exchange on their effectiveness • raise the profile of existing research networks and encourage broader participation where appropriate • seek ways to improve the current arrangements of collaboration between developed and developing country participants in existing networks.
Enhancing Technology Collaboration Enhanced Technology Collaboration
NEET is working hand in hand with: • REEEP (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership) • Russia, South Africa • CTI (IEA Climate Technology Initiative) • Asia, South America • Expressed support from: • World Bank • World Business Council for Sustainable Development (50 regional offices) • Implementing Agreements
In the “plus five” NEET is aiming • to identify national priorities • to identify national activities • to identify national key players • to take stock of existing collaborative activities - and as a consequence - • to develop a national NEET agenda • to enhance effective and sustainable collaborative relationships
NEET Goals • 6 energy technology collaboration workshops in +5 countries and Russia • South Africa scheduled 20-23 February 2006, Jo-burg SA • Contributions to 7-10 international key events • 1st event at CSD-14 / NEET launch • CSD15, COP/MOP etc… • Inventory of global collaborative energy efforts
Thank You! robert.dixon@iea.org For more information please contact: Alexandra Niez – NEET Project Manager alexandra.niez@iea.org