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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.
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Globally, the number of connected devices and equipment has doubled over the past five years, and this trend is expected to continue. While increased connectivity offers many benefits and opportunities for consumers, businesses, and electricity systems, there are growing concerns over the energy and carbon footprint of connected devices. For example, recent media headlines have highlighted the carbon footprint of streaming video, as discussed in IEA’s factchecking commentary.
The EDNA Annex of the IEA - 4E Technology Collaboration Program is focused on the increase in energy use caused by connecting everyday devices to the internet, as well as the energy-saving benefits stemming from the ‘digitalisation of these devices. EDNA has developed a quantitative global model of the ‘total energy use’ of connected devices. It covers the energy consumed by connected devices, such as when streaming data, as well as the ‘upstream’ energy increases that con
The landmark IEA-Indonesia Energy Transition Alliance will build a path to a sustainable energy future - News iea.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iea.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.