Supporting fossil fuel subsidy reforms through the International Energy Agency (IEA) Subsidies to fossil fuels are a barrier to sustainable climate smart development. But rooting them out has proven to be a complex endeavor, with many political and social challenges. There is a need for a comprehensive approach to reforming energy subsidies. What are some of the important steps in preparing for a sustained subsidy reform agenda with few reversals? How to ensure that the poor do not take the brunt of the impact? How can effective communication be maintained throughout reform implementation? How these reforms contribute to a country’s climate change objectives?