This week, members of the AMIVE committee participated in the Latin America Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA), an event that has become a global reference for capacity building in energy efficiency and public policy design.
The initiative is part of the IEA’s international training programme, which has, for several years, brought together energy policy makers, regulators, and experts from around the world with a shared objective: accelerating the implementation of energy efficiency measures as one of the key pillars of the energy transition.
In the case of Latin America and the Caribbean, this edition carries particular relevance. The region is currently at a pivotal moment, where the need to improve competitiveness, reduce emissions, and ensure energy security converges with a clear opportunity to modernize regulatory frameworks and scale up investment in energy efficiency.
Throughout the week, the programme has provided an intensive working space to share experiences, tools, and practical approaches to policy design and implementation across key sectors such as buildings, industry, transport, and equipment. Beyond the technical content, the true value of the event lies in the opportunity to compare different national realities and explore solutions that can be adapted to diverse country contexts across the region.
AMIVE’s participation in initiatives of this nature reflects a core conviction: the energy transition does not depend solely on available technologies, but also — and crucially — on the quality of public policy, institutional capacity, and collaboration among stakeholders.
Engaging with government teams, international organizations, and sector experts helps broaden perspectives on shared challenges, while also identifying concrete opportunities to accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency measures with real impact.
In a global context where energy efficiency is increasingly recognized as the “first fuel,” initiatives such as this IEA training week reinforce the importance of continuing to build capacity, align regulatory frameworks, and promote the effective implementation of policies that can no longer be delayed.
At AMIVE, we remain committed to actively contributing to this process, supporting the development of solutions and frameworks that enable more efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy systems.
