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- Publisher
- Brill
- Copyright
- © 2016 by Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Subject
- Articles
- ISSN
- 1878-6553
- eISSN
- 1878-6561
- DOI
- 10.1163/18786561-00603002
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The aim of this article is to critically examine, from a legal perspective, the relationship between the International Energy Agency ( iea ) and the International Renewable Energy Agency ( irena ). The iea was established in 1973 in response to the global oil crisis. It currently has 29 member states. Its original mandate has been expanded to include ensuring reliable, affordable, and clean energy. irena was established in 2009. Its main objective is to promote sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. With 138 member states, and many more in the process of accession, irena is becoming a truly universal organization. Both the iea and irena focus their attention on sustainable energy. Is there an institutional overlap or an unnecessary duplication in scope? Are irena ’s activities in sustainable energy, which seemingly parallel those of the iea , justified by its aims and global reach? By addressing these and related questions, the article discusses whether the relationship between the iea and irena can be seen as competition or collaboration. The relationship is analysed within the context of the un Sustainable Energy for All Initiative.
Journal
Climate Law – Brill
Published: Oct 11, 2016
Keywords: International Renewable Energy Agency ( irena ); International Energy Agency ( iea ); renewable energy; energy governance; fragmentation; energy cooperation