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IEA Networks of Expertise in Energy Technology (NEET)
Dr. Robert K. DixonHead, Energy Technology Policy
International Energy Agency
APEC EWG-32Sakhalin
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Part of the implementation of the Gleneagles G8 Plan of Action
The IEA Initiative to promote international energy technology networks
NEET is …
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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 …”
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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
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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.
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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
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In the “plus five” NEET is aimingto identify national prioritiesto identify national activitiesto identify national key playersto take stock of existing collaborative
activities - and as a consequence -
to develop a national NEET agendato enhance effective and sustainable
collaborative relationships
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NEET Goals6 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
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http://www.iea.org/neet
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For more information please contact:Alexandra Niez – NEET Project Manager