UAE to prioritise energy efficiency on global energy, climate agenda

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEl), announced that it is chairing the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) for the coming years, following the formation of GEEA's General Secretariat.

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The UAE announced its intention to establish GEEA during the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, in support of the UAE Consensus and the global goal of doubling the energy efficiency improvement rate, from the historical average of 2 per cent to over 4 per cent annually by 2030.

GEEA reaffirms the UAE's commitment to placing energy efficiency at the forefront of the international energy and climate agenda. This effort comes at a critical moment, as the world is currently off track, the global energy efficiency improvement rate remains below 1.5 per cent annually, and at this pace, the world will fall short of achieving its decarbonisation and net-zero targets.

GEEA complements other high-level initiatives such as the Mission Efficiency partnership, the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group, and regional clean energy platforms. Together, these combined efforts must be mutually reinforcing, not fragmented-ensuring that knowledge, finance, and best practices flow across borders and sectors.

Through chairing this ambitious alliance, the UAE underscores its commitment to spearheading international efforts to enhance energy efficiency across various sectors.