THE LATIN AMERICAN ENERGY ORGANIZATION (OLADE)

Independent Crisis Committee

The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) is an intergovernmental organization established by the 1973 Lima Agreement. As of 2024, its treaty has been ratified by 27 Latin American and Caribbean nations. OLADE’s primary objective is to integrate and defend the region’s energy resources and infrastructure. Recently, OLADE has made international headlines through their commitment towards using broad frameworks and investments to support the transition from nonrenewable to renewable energy. OLADE is significant because it underscores the importance of information sharing and multinational cooperation in the modern age - especially in the developing world. In this committee, delegates will each represent a Minister of Energy from each OLADE member nation, where they will be tasked with creating international agreements and frameworks to foster sustainable development. Simultaneously, delegates must work together to respond to climate crises, regulate corporations, and build a more sustainable Latin America.