[wanabidii] Press Releases: Selection of the Next Executive Director of the International Energy Agency

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Selection of the Next Executive Director of the International Energy Agency 02/13/2015 04:22 PM EST Selection of the Next Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC February 13, 2015 On February 12, the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency (IEA), announced the selection of Dr. Fatih Birol, the current IEA Chief Economist, Director of Global Energy Economics, as the next IEA Executive Director, with a term beginning later this year. The Department offers its congratulations to Dr. Birol. The State Department and the Department of Energy represent the United States at the IEA, an international organization based in Paris. Recent uncertainty in world energy markets, concerns over European energy security issues, and the tremendous growth in energy demand by emerging markets all underscore the continued importance of the International Energy Agency and its role as an institution of global energy governance. The IEA provides a critical mechanism for coordinated international emergency response among 29 member countries to oil market disruptions, as well as transparent and timely market data. It is at the heart of global dialogue on energy, providing authoritative statistics, analysis and recommendations to member states. The IEA has also expanded its role to helping member countries and international fora understand the global opportunities for transitioning to low-carbon, 21st century energy systems. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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