Multinational
These are EERE's recent multinational activities that involve countries from across the world.
International Partnership for Geothermal Technology
On August 28, 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Australian Ministry for Resources, Energy and Tourism, and the Icelandic Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism launched the International Partnership for Geothermal Technology (IPGT). The IPGT will support international collaboration to accelerate research, development and deployment of advanced, cost-effective geothermal energy technologies, specifically focusing on Enhanced Geothermal Systems and deep drilling. See full text of the charter. (PDF 282 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
Coverage:
- Australia, Iceland and the U.S. Launch International Partnership to Promote Advanced Geothermal Technologies (DOE, August 28, 2008)
The International Partnership for Energy Development in Island Nations
The International Partnership for Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) was launched on July 24, 2008, by Assistant Secretary Alexander Kasrner and New Zealand's ambassador to the United States, Roy Ferguson. EDIN will work with island nations on a project-by-project basis to help them develop clean energy technologies, policies, and financing mechanisms. See the EDIN Fact sheet (PDF 1.3 MB). Download Adobe Reader.
Coverage:
- U.S. and New Zealand Take Steps to Launch International Partnership to Further the Development of Clean Energy on Island Nations (DOE, July 24, 2008)
The Major Economies Meeting
The Major Economies Meetings on Energy Security and Climate Change were held to discuss the long-term challenges of global climate change. It included representatives from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Korea, South Africa, United Kingdom, the European Union, the EC, the European Community, and the United Nations.
The first meeting was held on September 27-28, 2007, and the second was held on January 30, 2008. The third Major Economies Meeting is scheduled for April, 2008.
To date, three Major Economies Meetings have been held. These occurred on September 27–28, 2007, January 30, 2008, and April 17–18, 2008.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference: Conference of the Parties 13
Assistant Secretary Alexander Karsner represented the United States in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia. This international event led to the Bali Action Plan, which outlines international energy goals that will take place after the Kyoto Protocol. See the EERE News Story, which includes presentations from the event and the full full text of the Bali Action Plan.
Coverage:
- Negotiators in Bali Agree to Work Toward New Climate Agreement (EERE Network News, December 19, 2007)
- What Was That All About? (New York Times, December 19, 2007)
