International Energy Agency (IEA)

The clean energy & fossil fuel sectors are both powering energy employment growth. 2023 saw: ✅ 590,000 new jobs in oil & gas supply ✅ Over half a million new positions in the solar industry ✅ 410,000 new roles in EV manufacturing & batteries More 👉 https://iea.li/4fMfEt0

Electricity access is set to continue improving this year – a positive sign after setbacks in recent years. But stronger global efforts are needed to get on track to deliver access to all those who lack it this decade. Our new commentary highlights how to accelerate progress. Read it here 👉 https://iea.li/40OaOHp And to learn more, explore our latest SDG7 data & projections 👉 https://iea.li/4fpzjiI

Next week, we’re launching a new special report on the Recycling of Critical Minerals It will look at the current status of recycling & urban mining for materials critical to many of today’s clean energy technologies Register for the launch webinar to join the report lead authors & a panel of experts for a discussion on the key findings 👉 https://iea.li/3YRPYob

The rapid uptake of clean energy technologies offers major opportunities for countries looking to manufacture & trade them But as energy, industrial & trade policies become increasingly interwoven, governments must address the tensions & trade-offs More in Energy Technology Perspectives 2024 ⬇️

🗣 “As the energy system continues to transform and grow, rising demand for skilled energy workers is a given” Our Director of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks Laura Cozzi on how the energy sector is powering job growth around the globe → https://iea.li/4hHCbsN

🚨 World Energy Employment 2024 is out now! It shows that employment in the global energy sector rose strongly in 2023, outpacing job growth across the wider economy. But skills shortages remain a key concern for employers. Read more in the press release ➡️ https://iea.li/3UPtP8R Explore the full analysis ➡️ https://iea.li/3ABkLgW And sign up to watch the launch webinar ➡️ https://iea.li/48OspRv

International trade in clean technologies is on course to rise sharply ahead Trade in the top clean technologies is on track to nearly triple to $575 billion by 2035, over 50% higher than the value of natural gas trade today 👉 https://iea.li/3NOC0ym

#COP29 kicks off today! Our experts will join leading energy & climate figures from around the world for important discussions on ensuring a secure, affordable & sustainable energy future Explore our full list of events here 👇

As the energy economy changes, addressing key energy security considerations – such as supply chain diversity – will be vital Under today's policy settings, China is set to remain the world’s clean technology powerhouse in coming years ➡️ https://iea.li/40ll0al

Interested in joining the IEA team in Paris? We’re hiring for several roles: ▶️ Energy Data Officers ▶️ Power Platform & Microsoft 365 Solution Architect ▶️ Assistants ▶️ Network Engineer Apply here → https://iea.li/4fCARpt