International Relationships
The Ministry maintains close relations with a number of key international energy organisations. The most notable are the International Energy Agency (IEA), the APEC Energy Working Council (EWG), and the Australian and New Zealand Minerals and Energy Council (ANZMEC).
These relationships allow New Zealand to participate in high-level multi-national discussions on key energy issues; collaborate in studies and R&D programmes; and develop policy built on the best regional and international information.
Australian Councils on Energy and Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Australasian energy councils to which New Zealand is party.
Asia-Pacific Economic Co-Operation (APEC)
The principal body in APEC handling energy matters is the Energy Working Group (EWG), launched in 1990. Australia is the Lead Shepherd, with the Secretariat located in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources in Canberra.
Exporting LMOs from New Zealand (Cartagena Protocol)
New Zealand has ratified the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The Protocol came into force on 25 May 2005 and new requirements were introduced that must be met before any LMOs can be exported.
International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA), is an autonomous body within the OECD based in Paris. It was established in 1974 following the first oil crisis (in 1973) and in response to the enhanced power of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries).
Importing and Exporting Hazardous and Toxic Chemicals (Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions)
New Zealand has ratified the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions which place restrictions on the import and export of specified hazardous and toxic chemicals.
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