The International Energy Charter represents a stepping stone to global energy governance. Interested countries can become a part of the Energy Charter Process that provides for a multilateral set of rules for global energy governance.
Interested countries could take an active part in the attainment of the main objectives of the International Energy Charter, which are to:
- confirm, reinforce and enhance established principles of energy cooperation
- create a governmental platform to address contemporary energy challenges
- support the modernisation of the Energy Charter Process
- contribute to solid global energy governance by facilitating new accessions to the Energy Charter Treaty, without containing any obligations in this respect.