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Seven Key Principles for Implementing Net Zero
The Seven Key Principles for Implementing Net Zero were presented by the International Energy Agency at the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit, held on 31 March 2021, and were adopted by many IEA Member Countries to guide the implementation of net zero commitments.
Meeting our shared goals for avoiding dangerous climate change requires a dramatic acceleration of progress towards clean growth and resilience. Over 120 countries have so far announced their intention to bring emissions to net zero by the middle of this century. As we look forward to COP26, this growing political consensus is a cause for optimism about the world’s ability to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement. A tremendous amount of work is now needed to turn ambitions into reality.
Federal Councillor Sommaruga to sit on global commission on energy future General Secretariat of the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications; General Secretariat DETEC Bern, 19.02.2021 - Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga is a member of the International Energy Agency s new Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions.
Like Switzerland, many countries around the globe are investing in the transition to clean energy. Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga strongly believes that the public should benefit from the opportunities offered by the energy transition, a position she sets out to promote in the commission.
In Switzerland, voters can express their opinion on energy and climate legislation at the ballot box. This far-reaching co-determination is unique; opportunities for direct participation are much more limited in other countries. As a member of the new global commission, Ms Sommaruga will work
27 January 2021
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched a new project to spur greater involvement of citizens in clean energy transitions, in a much-needed and major new community-focused project. The “Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions” program will bring together decision makers, leaders and governments and will be headed by Denmark’s government.
“The new global commission’s aim will be to put people at the heart of clean energy transitions”, said the IEA. “Its primary focus will be on how best to empower citizens and ensure they benefit from the opportunities and navigate the disruptions that arise. The commission’s meetings will result in key recommendations in advance of COP26 in November”.