On the sidelines of the Workshop on “Energy Statistics, Balances, and Accounts for Informed Energy and Climate Policies”, SESRIC, in collaboration with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), the Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics (AITRS), the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), will organize a panel discussion titled “The Role of National Statistical Offices in Supporting Data-Driven Energy Transitions” on 10 December 2024 at SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara.

The panel will bring together representatives from National Statistical Offices (NSOs), relevant national institutions and international organizations to discuss best practices, challenges, and opportunities in energy statistics. As countries move towards sustainable energy systems, the role of NSOs in providing reliable, timely, and comprehensive energy data becomes essential. The discussion will examine how NSOs contribute to data-driven energy transitions and inform climate policy through integrated energy statistics and the development of comprehensive energy accounts.

Objectives:

• Highlight the role of NSOs in enabling data-driven energy transitions.
• Share best practices in compiling energy statistics and accounts, with a focus on national implementation.
• Discuss challenges faced by NSOs and explore collaborative solutions.
• Identify strategic actions to enhance the use of energy data in climate policy.

For more information on the workshop, please visit https://www.sesric.org/event-detail.php?id=3232.