Iea

/aɪ iː eɪ/ abbreviation

Definition

International Energy Agency, an organization coordinating energy policies among member countries. Can also refer to other organizations with these initials.

Etymology

English abbreviation formed in 1974 from 'International Energy Agency', established in response to the oil crisis. The acronym follows standard English abbreviation patterns for international organizations.

Kelly Says

The IEA was born from crisis - created just months after the 1973 oil embargo to help countries coordinate their energy security. Today it's evolved into a key player in the global transition to renewable energy, showing how organizations can adapt their mission over decades.

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