The Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) is a non-governmental, non-profit international organization voluntarily formed by enterprises, institutions, organizations, and individuals committed to advancing the sustainable development of global energy. It is also the first international organization in the energy sector initiated by China, officially established in Beijing on March 29, 2016.

GEIDCO’s mission is to “promote the construction of a global energy interconnection to meet global electricity demand with clean and green solutions.” The organization currently has 1,346 members spanning 142 countries, covering sectors such as energy, electricity, transportation, information, finance, science and technology, meteorology, and environmental protection. It operates seven regional branches worldwide to facilitate connections within its global partner network.

GEIDCO holds consultative status with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), observer status under the Convention on Biological Diversity, and has been honored with the title of “National Advanced Social Organization” by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China.