International Energy Agency

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/international-energy-agency

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the intergovernmental framework?Established under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
2. What is the global energy demand representation?75% through its 32 member and 13 association countries
3. What is the International Energy Agency and why was it created?The IEA is a group of countries that work together to help the world use energy safely and wisely. It was started in 1974 after the 1973 oil crisis to help countries deal with oil shortages and keep energy prices stable.
4. How does the IEA help countries keep enough energy for emergencies?The IEA coordinates a shared reserve of oil that all member countries keep ready. This reserve helps protect against future shortages and keeps energy supplies steady.

Intergovernmental Organization: An organization composed of multiple countries, established by treaty or agreement.
Energy Security: The reliable and affordable access to energy resources necessary for economic and social well-being.
Energy Transition: The shift from an energy system dominated by fossil fuels to one based on low-carbon and renewable energy sources.
Critical Minerals: Minerals and elements essential for the development and production of clean energy technologies.