The International Energy Agency (IEA) has conducted energy policy reviews of its membercountries since 1976. This peer review process supports energy policy development andencourages the exchange of international best practices. By seeing what has worked – ornot – in the “real world”, these reviews help to identify policies that deliver concrete results.Throughout its 40 years as a member of the IEA, Portugal has been an active contributorto efforts to improve global energy security and sustainability. I particularly appreciate theleadership that João Pedro Matos Fernandes, Minister of Environment and Climate Action,is now bringing in these areas, including through partnership with the IEA. Portugal is anactive participant in the IEA Technology Collaboration Programme, specifically, thecollaborations on industry-based biorefineries, energy-flexible buildings, renewableenergy and hydrogen.