The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a distinguished international forum designed to promote policies and programs aimed at advancing clean energy technology, sharing best practices, and fostering the transition to a global clean energy economy. This collaborative initiative is driven by areas of mutual interest among participating governments and other stakeholders. At its core, the Framework for the Clean Energy Ministerial, reaffirmed during the twelfth Clean Energy Ministerial in 2021, defines the CEM's governance structure and articulates its mission statement, objectives, membership, and guiding principles.

The CEM serves as a conduit for uniting a community of nations, global corporations, and international experts, all dedicated to one overarching mission: the acceleration of clean energy transitions. This mission is the cornerstone of the CEM's existence, and its pursuit forms the bedrock of the initiatives championed within this influential platform.


The CEM is more than just a forum; it is an international leadership platform, a convening platform, an action platform, and an acceleration platform. It plays multifaceted roles:

Firstly, it serves as a platform where members actively contribute to shaping the global clean energy agenda and facilitate the deployment of specific clean energy technologies and solutions. Secondly, it operates as a bottom-up, government-led community that fosters the exchange of knowledge and insights, the establishment of networks and partnerships, and the coordination of actions related to clean energy. Lastly, the CEM functions as an implementation vehicle, assisting its members in achieving specific domestic clean energy objectives. The collaboration between governments, corporations, and experts within the CEM is pivotal in realizing these clean energy transitions.

The CEM's membership, representing a multitude of nations, has collectively identified three pivotal shifts that must be supercharged within this decade: clean energy adoption in this decade must far exceed the achievements of the past, progressing from niche- to mass- to massive-scale deployment. The purview of clean energy action must expand from the power sector to encompass every sector, extending from energy ministries to every ministry. The approach to clean energy must be all-encompassing, involving governments, corporations, consumers, and citizens.

The CEM operates through a strategic trifecta: An annual congregation of ministers, partners, and the community to chart the course for global clean energy action. A dynamic combination of international campaigns and initiatives that span the clean energy spectrum, addressing diverse facets of the transition. A nimble, adaptable team that provides indispensable support to the ministerial, all workstreams, and members.

Among the CEM's array of solutions, the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI) has emerged as a beacon in the realm of clean transport. It is a multi-government policy forum fervently dedicated to expediting the global introduction and adoption of electric vehicles. Vehicle electrification, as promoted by the EVI, offers a transformative avenue to enhance energy efficiency, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce oil dependence, and elevate local air quality.

The EVI envisions a future where electric vehicle charging infrastructure serves as distributed energy storage, reinforcing the integration of renewable energy into grid and off-grid energy systems. As part of its comprehensive goals, the EVI aspires to:

Enhance the understanding of electric mobility's potential to fulfill a spectrum of policy objectives. Amplify awareness of the drivers behind electric vehicle deployment, thereby supporting the effective implementation of policy and regulation at the national level. Articulate a vision for the future of electric mobility, fostering consensus on policy goals such as EV30@30 and facilitating the benchmarking of success. Foster policy action and accentuate the visibility of national policy endeavors through publications such as the Global EV Outlook. Galvanize targeted policy action and bolster the impact of specific measures. Accelerate the geographical expansion of electric mobility policy deployment, facilitated through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and experiential exchange, thereby hastening the process of learning and specific initiatives like the EVI Global Pilot Cities Program.

In conclusion, the Clean Energy Ministerial stands as a resolute force in the transition towards clean energy solutions, catalyzing international cooperation and knowledge sharing. The Electric Vehicles Initiative, a cherished component of the CEM, exemplifies the commitment to revolutionize clean transport, thereby reshaping the future of mobility in alignment with environmental sustainability goals. The CEM's pioneering efforts extend to various sectors, demonstrating unwavering dedication to a clean energy future and embodying a profound commitment to global transformation.