In collaboration with AITRS, ESCWA, IEA, TURKSTAT, and UNSD, SESRIC will organise a virtual side event titled “Accelerating Data-Driven Energy Transitions through Collaborative Data Ecosystems” in the margins of the 56^th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC).

The side event will explore the crucial role of National Statistical Offices (NSOs), Ministries of Energy (MoE), and international stakeholders in fostering data-driven energy transitions. With an increasing global emphasis on sustainable development and climate action, the event will focus on the integration of collaborative data ecosystems, which enhance data accessibility, interoperability, and quality to support evidence-based policymaking in the energy sector.

Building on the outcomes of the Workshop on “Energy Statistics, Balances, and Accounts for Informed Energy and Climate Policies” and the Panel Discussion on the “Role of National Statistical Offices in Supporting Data-Driven Energy Transitions”, held in December 2024 in Ankara, the event will bring together international experts to share best practices, highlight challenges, and propose innovative solutions for improving energy data governance.

Key topics to be discussed:

• Strategies to enhance data collection, integration, and dissemination for renewable energy transitions.
• Strengthening partnerships between NSOs, Ministries of Energy, and international organisations to foster data-sharing and interoperability.
• Leveraging advanced data systems and innovative technologies to support effective energy transition policies.
• Lessons learned from regional and international initiatives in energy statistics and the SEEA Energy framework.

The event will provide a platform for representatives of national, regional, and international institutions to engage in meaningful discussions and contribute to advancing collaborative data ecosystems that drive sustainable energy transitions.

For more information on SESRIC’s engagement in the 56^th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, please click here.