Brief Introduction of the IFCE
The International Forum for Clean Energy (Macao) is a non-profit international organization based in Macao (abbreviated to IFCE). IFCE was jointly set up by members of the CPPCC National Committee along with experts and scholars from many countries. It was formally established in Macao in April 2012 with the support of the CPPCC National Committee and the Government of Macao Special Administrative Region. IFCE aims to popularize clean energy, improve energy efficiency, develop the energy saving economy, build a low-carbon society and establish a sustainable eco-civilized society. IFCE is dedicated to promoting and deepening international exchange and cooperation in the fields of clean energy and energy conservation.
Dr. YEUNG Tsun Man Eric, former member of the CPPCC National Committee and chairman of Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, serves as Chairman of the Forum Conference. Mr. Ma Iao Lai, member of the CPPCC National Committee and president of the Board of Directors of the Macao Chamber of Commerce, serves as Executive Chairman of the Forum Conference. Mr. Yuan Guolin, former CPPCC member and former deputy general manager of China Three Gorges Corporation, serves as vice chairman of the Forum Conference. Mr. Ambrose So Shu Fai, former CPPCC member, Honorary Consul of Portugal in Hong Kong and Chief Executive Officer of SJM Holdings Limited, serves as Director General of IFCE. Mr. He Yu, former CPPCC member and former Chairman of China General Nuclear Power Corp., serves as Executive Director General of IFCE. Leaders from China Three Gorges Corporation, China Southern Power Grid, China Gezhouba (Group) Corporation, Zhejiang Energy Group, Xinjiang Goldwind Sci & Tech, Longi Green Energy Technology, NDRC Energy Research Institute and Macau Foundation, amongst others, serve as Vice Directors of IFCE.
The forum currently has more than 100 directors. These are either leaders of industry and commerce from sectors including energy, electricity, energy conservation, environmental protection, the automotive industry, engineering technology and financial investment, or are experts and scholars from universities and research institutes.
The China Economic and Social Council serves as the guiding unit of IFCE. Additionally, other supporting bodies which participate in the activities of IFCE include relevant UN agencies, The International Energy Agency, The International Renewable Energy Agency, The Macao Foundation, The Environmental Protection Bureau of the Government of the Macao SAR and The Office for the Development of the Energy Sector of the Macao SAR Government.
FOCUS AREAS
KEY PROJECTS
IFCE is a research platform for “Government-Industry-University”, a technical exchange platform for “Industry-University-Academy”, and also a platform for the linking of technology and capital. We focus on researching clean energy policies, supporting clean energy research and development, promoting clean energy investment and popularizing the clean energy market. IFCE’s key activities are as follows:
l IFCE holds annual meetings, seminars and other academic symposiums to discuss important issues concerning clean energy development, energy saving and environmental protection in the world. IFCE also conducts follow-up research on technical and economic policies, trade policies, and laws and regulations related to energy and environment development. We convey the opinions and requirements of industries and enterprises concerning clean energy, energy conservation and environmental protection to the governments of certain countries and regions.
l IFCE puts forward regional or global initiatives and encourages governments to give more support to clean energy, energy conservation and environmental protection. We promote and strengthen cooperation between governments and commercial entities in the development and utilization of clean energy. Additionally, we advise the governments of relevant countries and regions on the following topics: formulating plans for the development of clean energy, energy conservation and environmental protection industries, industrial development policies, technical policies, laws and regulations and the direction of reform and development.
l IFCE publishes the Blue Book of Clean Energy. The Blue Book is an annual international report on clean energy, which consists of professional research achievements on the global clean energy development status and popular topics covering technology, policy, industry and the clean energy market. We are establishing a Clean Energy website, an academic journal and a Sustainable Development Institute, thus striving to make IFCE an advanced international think tank.
l Via IFCE’s network, we enhance links between enterprises within and outside the region, collect and distribute economic and technological information relevant to international clean energy, track the market dynamics at home and abroad, and provide information services to member units. IFCE also organizes visits, study opportunities, exchanges and business inspection activities for member units and enterprises, and provides consulting services for new market developments. We also carry out various activities in line with the Forum’s objectives. These include conferences and exhibitions, information exchanges, economic and technological evaluations, education and training activities, and e-commerce activities.
l IFCE aims to enhance the capability of technical innovation and industry competition for clean energy. We organize experts in the international clean energy field to carry out joint R & D on applied technical challenges with high market demand. Similarly, we focus on hatching, nurturing and attracting industry funds and venture capital to actively invest in key projects. IFCE promotes global high-tech R & D and technology transformation, in order to enhance the overall competitiveness of clean energy in terms of technology, ecology, economy and application.
