© 2006 OECD/IEA IEA Networks of Expertise in Energy Technology (NEET) Dr. Robert K. Dixon Head, Energy Technology Policy International Energy Agency APEC EWG-32 Sakhalin

© 2006 OECD/IEA  Part of the implementation of the Gleneagles G8 Plan of Action  The IEA Initiative to promote international energy technology networks NEET is …

© 2006 OECD/IEA 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 …”

© 2006 OECD/IEA 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

© 2006 OECD/IEA 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.

© 2006 OECD/IEA Enhancing Technology Collaboration Enhanced Technology Collaboration

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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

© 2006 OECD/IEA 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

© 2006 OECD/IEA NEET Goals 6 energy technology collaboration workshops in +5 countries and Russia  South Africa scheduled February 2006, Jo-burg SA Contributions to 7-10 international key events  1 st event at CSD-14 / NEET launch  CSD15, COP/MOP etc… Inventory of global collaborative energy efforts

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© 2006 OECD/IEA Thank You! For more information please contact: Alexandra Niez – NEET Project Manager