International Energy Agency Brings 200+ Global Energy Leaders To Mexico City To Boost Efficiency And Energy Security

Policymakers and industry leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Mexico City this week to exchange knowledge and best practices on strengthening energy efficiency as a pathway to securing reliable and affordable energy for the region. The initiative is part of the Latin America and the Caribbean Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has brought together more than 200 government officials and technical practitioners representing 24 countries.

Co-hosted by the Secretariat of Energy (SENER), with support from the PEEB Cool Programme, the week-long programme emphasises how energy efficiency can help countries manage rising energy demand while enabling economic development and improving access to modern, reliable energy services.

During the opening session, Luz Elena González, Secretary of Energy of Mexico, highlighted the importance of regional cooperation. She noted that Mexico is pleased to serve as host for this year’s Training Week and reaffirmed that sharing technical insights and policy experience can significantly strengthen national efforts to design and implement effective energy-efficiency frameworks.

Representing the organising agency, Brian Motherway, Head of the IEA’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions, said the event is taking place at a critical moment, as the world faces considerable disruptions in energy supply. He stressed that energy efficiency remains a powerful and universally accessible response for all countries, helping both consumers and industries manage costs while improving long-term energy security. According to him, the Training Week offers a practical platform where policymakers can learn from one another and identify strategies that accelerate clean energy transitions.

This year marks the 23rd edition of the Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week organised by the IEA, and it is the first time the event is being held in Mexico. The initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies Programme and receives support from the Clean Energy Transitions Programme, both of which focus on building institutional capacity and promoting effective policy design in developing and emerging economies.

Over the past decade, the Training Weeks have grown into a major global platform for knowledge sharing in the energy sector. They have engaged more than 3,500 policymakers from over 130 countries and contributed to the development of more than 1,000 energy efficiency policies. By creating opportunities for collaboration, peer-to-peer learning, and hands-on training, the programme continues to advance regional and international cooperation aimed at strengthening national energy strategies and supporting countries as they move toward more sustainable and resilient energy systems.