The new working group supports the implementation of the clean energy and climate change plans of every country, including respective Paris targets.

The countries have promised to collaborate on low-carbon electricity grids and installation of clean energy technologies such as renewable sources.

Other areas of the collaboration include energy efficiency for equipment, appliances, industries and buildings as well as energy management systems.

They will also focus on carbon capture, use and storage; climate change adaptation and resilience; and emissions from the oil and gas sector, including methane and black carbon.

US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz said: "Today’s announcement will be absolutely critical in facilitating cooperation to deploy innovative renewable energy technologies, modernize the grid, and increase energy efficiency to combat climate change and reach greenhouse gas targets while growing low-carbon economies in North America.

"The sense of urgency and spirit of cooperation demonstrated by Canada, Mexico, and the United States serve as an example as the rest of the world takes urgent action on climate."