About
News
Events
Programmes
Help centre

Skip navigation

Energy system
Explore the energy system by fuel, technology or sector
Fossil Fuels

Renewables

Electricity

Low-Emission Fuels

Transport

Industry

Buildings

Energy Efficiency and Demand

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage

Decarbonisation Enablers

Buildings

Energy Efficiency and Demand

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage

Decarbonisation Enablers
Explore all
Topics
Understand the biggest energy challenges
COP28: Tracking the Energy Outcomes

Energy Security

Climate Change

Access and Affordability

Artificial Intelligence

Net Zero Emissions

Russia' on Ukraine

The IEA's 50th Anniversary

Energy and Gender

Investment

Russia' on Ukraine

The IEA's 50th Anniversary

Energy and Gender

Investment

Energy and Water

Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Saving Energy

Global Energy Crisis

Critical Minerals
All topics
Countries
Explore the energy system by country or region
Member countries

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Korea

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Mexico

New Zealand

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Slovak Republic

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

The Netherlands

Türkiye

United Kingdom

United States

Accession countries

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Israel

Latvia

Association countries

Argentina

Brazil

China

Egypt

India

Indonesia

Kenya

Morocco

Senegal

Singapore

South Africa

Thailand

Ukraine
All Countries and Regions
Data

Use, download and buy global energy data

Data explorers

Understand and manipulate data with easy to use explorers and trackers

Data sets

Free and paid data sets from across the energy system available for download

Policies database

Past, existing or planned government policies and measures

Chart Library

Access every chart published across all IEA reports and analysis

Explore data
Reports
Read the latest analysis from the IEA
All reports
1

Sign In

Email *

Password * Forgot password?

Create an account

Create a free IEA account to download our reports or subcribe to a paid service.

Join for free

Policies database

About All policies

Policies71

Filters (3)Clear all

- Africa (19)

European Union South Africa Regulations Clear all

Policy

Country

Status

Jurisdiction

Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
European Union 2027 Announced National
Directive (EU) 2023/959 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union
European Union 2027 Announced National
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on the energy performance of buildings (recast)
European Union 2024 Announced National
Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on the energy performance of buildings (recast)
European Union 2024 Announced National
Regulation 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases
European Union 2024 In force International
Regulation 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases
European Union 2024 In force International
European Institute of Innovation and Technology: Raw Materials Project Call
European Union 2023 Announced International
EU Methane Regulations
European Union 2023 In force International
EU Sustainable Batteries Regulation
European Union 2023 In force Regional
Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD)
European Union 2022 Announced International
Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa
South Africa 2022 In force National
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2022 Amendment
South Africa 2022 In force National
Planned PLDV emission standard in the Green Transport Strategy
South Africa 2022 Announced National
Blockchain based Circular System for Assessing Rare Earth Sustainability
European Union 2021 In force International
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 on ecodesign requirements for electric motors
European Union 2021 In force National
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 on ecodesign requirements for electric motors
European Union 2021 In force National
EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
European Union 2021 In force International
EU Regulation 2017/821 Supply chain due diligence for minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas
European Union 2021 In force Regional
European Commission Recommendation on the use of Environmental Footprint methods
European Union 2021 In force National
Proposal for an EU regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector
European Union 2021 Ended International
SANS 10400-XA:2021 - National Building Regulations: Energy usage in buildings
South Africa 2021 In force National
Regulation (EU) 2019/631 on CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles
European Union 2020 In force International
Regulation (EU) 2019/631 on CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles
European Union 2020 In force International
Carbon Tax Act (Act No. 15/2019)
South Africa 2019 In force National
Regulation 2019/1242 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles
European Union 2019 In force International
Directive (EU) 2018/844 on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
European Union 2018 In force International
Directive (EU) 2018/844 on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
European Union 2018 In force International
Regulation 2016/2281 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products, with regard to ecodesign requirements for air heating products, cooling products, high temperature process chillers and fan coil units
European Union 2018 In force International
Regulation 2016/2281 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products, with regard to ecodesign requirements for air heating products, cooling products, high temperature process chillers and fan coil units
European Union 2018 In force International
Compulsory Specifications for Energy Efficiency and Labelling of Electrical and Electronic Apparatus (VC 9008)
South Africa 2016 In force National

1
2
3

Get updates on the IEA’s latest news, analysis, data and events delivered twice monthly.

View sample Explore our other newsletters

Browse
Topics
Countries & regions
Energy system
Programmes

Explore
Reports
Data & statistics

Learn
About
News and commentaries
Events
Glossary

Connect
Contact
Press
Jobs
Delegates

Follow

©IEA 2024

Terms
Privacy

Subscription successful

Thank you for subscribing. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any IEA newsletter.

Member countries

Accession countries

Association countries

Energy Technology Perspectives 2024

World Energy Outlook 2024

Oil Market Report - November 2024

Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5 °C Goal in Reach

Policies database